Home » Football » Premier League » Everton F.C.

Everton expected to look elsewhere as Folarin Balogun rated ‘highly unlikely’

Everton are expected to look elsewhere for another striker in January, with a return for former deadline-day target Folarin Balogun now rated “highly unlikely”. BBC Radio Merseyside reporter Giulia Bould believes the circumstances surrounding Balogun’s failed £40m summer move make…

By Gary Gowers · Read Everton

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:03 AM

Key Things to Know

A January transfer to Everton for striker Folarin Balogun is rated as highly unlikely.
Everton had agreed to a permanent £40 million deal with Monaco before the summer move collapsed.
Issues during Balogun's medical and renegotiated terms led the forward to decline the summer transfer.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton are considered highly unlikely to revive their interest in Monaco striker Folarin Balogun during the January transfer window, according to BBC Radio Merseyside reporter Giulia Bould. The club is instead expected to evaluate other attacking options to bolster their forward line.

A proposed £40 million permanent transfer collapsed on summer deadline day after medical concerns prompted renegotiations, leading Balogun to walk away from the move. Manager David Moyes currently has Thierno Barry as his only recognized senior striker.

Read the full article on Read Everton

Everton expected to look elsewhere as Folarin Balogun rated ‘highly unlikely’

More Everton News

Never Miss a Sports Update