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Folarin Balogun, a US striker, had a transfer to Everton collapse on deadline day.

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Folarin Balogun, a 20-year-old U.S. striker, is currently in the news due to the abrupt collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton. The deal fell through in the final minutes of the European summer transfer window because Balogun reportedly felt uncomfortable after the English club raised doubts. This incident follows a previous transfer saga involving Donald Trump, though the specifics of that are not detailed here. As a consequence of the failed transfer, Balogun has been omitted from Monaco's squad for the Conference League and will also miss an upcoming game against PSG. The uncertainty surrounding his future at Monaco is now a significant talking point in recent football news.
Last updated: September 4, 2026