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Folarin Balogun makes Premier League transfer admission after pulling the plug on Everton deal

Monaco and USA striker Folarin Balogun has spoken about the possibility of making a move to the Premier League in the future after pulling the plug on his proposed deadline day move to Everton

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:11 AM

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Folarin Balogun confirmed a future move to the Premier League remains a potential option after rejecting Everton.
Everton had agreed to a permanent £40 million transfer with Monaco before Balogun pulled the plug.
Medical issues prompted the clubs to renegotiate the fee before the deal sheet was cancelled.

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Monaco striker Folarin Balogun admitted a future move to the Premier League remains an option after his deadline-day transfer to Everton collapsed. Everton had agreed to a permanent £40 million deal with Monaco, but the move fell through when Balogun decided against the switch late on deadline day following renegotiated terms triggered by medical issues.

Speaking at an NFL London game, the United States international revealed that playing in the Premier League is potentially still in his plans. The collapse left Everton manager David Moyes short on attacking options, while Balogun has played just 14 minutes for Monaco this season.

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