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Folarin Balogun agreement reached after Everton transfer collapse – ‘It’s a real shame’

Ex-USA internationals have been reflecting on Folarin Balogun's decision to U-turn on his decision to sign for Everton on transfer deadline day

By Paul Wheelock · Liverpool Echo

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 10:58 AM

Key Things to Know

Folarin Balogun opted out of a permanent move to Everton on deadline day after a deal sheet was signed.
Everton renegotiated a lower transfer fee with Monaco after an issue emerged during Balogun's medical.
Beto's transfer to Fiorentina leaves manager David Moyes with Thierno Barry as his only senior striker.

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Folarin Balogun's proposed permanent transfer from AS Monaco to Everton collapsed on deadline day despite an agreed restructured fee. Everton renegotiated terms following an issue during the forward's medical and submitted a deal sheet, but Balogun decided an hour later to return to Monaco.

Former United States internationals Brad Friedel and Kasey Keller expressed disappointment over the failed move, noting Balogun would have fit well under manager David Moyes. The collapse leaves Everton with Thierno Barry as their sole senior striker following Beto's departure to Fiorentina.

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Folarin Balogun agreement reached after Everton transfer collapse – ‘It’s a real shame’

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