Everton are reported to have reached a deal for Folarin Balogun, with the USMNT striker understood to be on course for a move from AS Monaco just hours before the summer transfer window closes on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old still had two years left on his Monaco contract, but speculation around his future gathered pace after a strong summer on international duty. Balogun scored three goals in four matches during the World Cup on home soil, form that reportedly drew interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Reports also indicated that no extension talks had taken place with Monaco.<\/p>\n
His club record in France further strengthened his case. Balogun delivered a career-best 19 goals and five assists across 43 Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League appearances last season, underlining the progress he has made since leaving English football.<\/p>\n
If the move is completed, he is expected to fill the role leading Everton\u2019s attack, with the club hoping to offload Beto to a Serie A side before the deadline. The urgency around the deal reflects both Everton\u2019s need for a striker and Balogun\u2019s standing as one of the more sought-after forwards on the market.<\/p>\n
Born to Nigerian parents in New York, Balogun holds U.S. citizenship and is eligible for the USMNT, although he grew up in London. A Premier League first-team role has long been part of his ambition. He came through Arsenal\u2019s youth system, reached their senior side in the 2021\u201322 season, and later had spells with Middlesbrough, Stade de Reims and Monaco.<\/p>\n
For the USMNT, he has 12 goals in 31 caps since debuting in 2023 and remains the clear first-choice striker for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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