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Balogun opens door to Premier League move after Everton collapse

Folarin Balogun has admitted a future Premier League move remains an option after his proposed £40m transfer to Everton collapsed on deadline day. The Monaco striker came remarkably close to joining David Moyes’ side during the summer window. According to…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 7:25 AM
Balogun opens door to Premier League move after Everton collapse
Key Things to Know
  • Folarin Balogun confirmed a future Premier League transfer remains an option after his Everton move collapsed.
  • The 25-year-old Monaco striker saw a proposed permanent £40m transfer to David Moyes' side fall through on deadline day.
  • Complications during the medical prompted revised terms before Balogun decided against the transfer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Monaco striker Folarin Balogun has admitted that playing in the Premier League remains a viable future option despite the collapse of his transfer to Everton on deadline day. The 25-year-old forward confirmed to talkSPORT that returning to England is definitely an option, acknowledging that his previously proposed move came close but did not materialize.

Everton, managed by David Moyes, had agreed to a permanent transfer deal worth approximately £40m with Monaco. However, complications arising from Balogun's medical led to revised negotiations, and Monaco managing director Thiago Scuro stated the player ultimately decided against the transfer due to how the medical process was handled.

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