Folarin Balogun's Last-Minute Everton Transfer Collapse Detailed by Monaco Exec After Medical
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Key Points:
- Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro revealed that Folarin Balogun's transfer to Everton fell through after the striker expressed discomfort with how Everton handled the situation, despite the club being ready to sign the contract and having cleared his medical.
- Everton had agreed to pay £40 million for Balogun, who would have been a key addition to their striker options, especially after selling Beto and being thin in that position.
- Balogun, who scored 13 goals in Ligue 1 last season and performed well in the World Cup for the United States, may now consider moves outside England, with Monaco open to discussions involving other markets like Turkey and the Saudi Pro League.
- Everton faces a challenging transfer window, having missed out on Balogun and currently lacking depth at striker, with limited options until the January transfer window opens.
- Manager David Moyes may need to rely on free agents to cover squad gaps in the short term, while Balogun's future remains uncertain and could involve a move to another club entirely.
