Everton in talks with Monaco over move for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun
Everton have opened talks with Ligue 1 side AS Monaco over a deal for Folarin Balogun, the American international striker who previously played for Arsenal and had a prolific loan spell at Reims. The negotiations come as Everton look to strengthen their attacking options, with Balogun having struggled for consistent playing time at Monaco since his 2023 move. The article frames this as an active negotiation, though no fee or personal terms have been disclosed yet.
Read the full story at nytimes.comA potential move for Balogun would give Everton a young, mobile forward with proven scoring pedigree in Ligue 1, where he netted 21 goals on loan at Reims in 2022-23. For Monaco, offloading a player who has not cemented himself as a regular starter represents a chance to recoup part of the significant fee they paid Arsenal. The USMNT angle adds an international marketing dimension, while Everton's urgency suggests they see him as a ready-made contributor to their attack.
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