Folarin Balogun’s proposed move from AS Monaco to Everton breaks down on the Premier League transfer deadline day, leaving the United States international striker at Monaco. Multiple reports say the deal fails to complete in the final hours of the window.
The outlets differ in emphasis on how the collapse happens. The Athletic reports Monaco’s CEO suggests the situation could still lead to Balogun moving to another club, implying further developments are possible. The Mirror frames the episode as an “extraordinary” situation and reports Balogun turned down the opportunity to join Everton, citing an account that he declined a move connected to David Moyes’ side. Yahoo Sports reports the transfer collapses hours before the deadline and notes Monaco’s striker rejected the move in reporting attributed to The Athletic.
Across coverage, Balogun is described as having played for Monaco and as being linked to a reported fee around £40 million, with his international status and recent scoring record referenced as context for Everton’s interest.
