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31 Aug 2026, 3:09 pm
Everton may just have taken a step closer to signing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun.
A move for the United States international has been gathering pace on the penultimate day of the transfer window for the Premier League.
The 25-year-old is thought to be keen on joining the Toffees, who are looking for extra firepower before the end of the window.
With Beto seemingly on the cusp of leaving Everton to join Fiorentina, another striker is high on Everton’s priority list.
And a new update from Fabrizio Romano suggests that things are progressing towards a positive conclusion.
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What’s the latest with Everton and Folarin Balogun?
Some reports have suggested that Monaco want as much as £40million to sell Balogun to Everton.
However, the Toffees are said to be negotiating to bring that fee down.
Prominent transfer journalist Romano has now said the deal is advancing following a fresh round of talks between Everton and Monaco.
He added that discussions are continuing between Everton and Balogun’s camp to reach an agreement on personal terms.
But Romano says Everton are pushing to bring the former Arsenal striker to Hill Dickinson Stadium before Tuesday’s deadline.
🚨🔵 Everton are advancing in talks to sign Folarin Balogun following new round of talks with AS Monaco.
Discussions still ongoing on personal terms but #EFC pushing to bring USMNT forward to the club. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dK6RHNOXLv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2026
What does this mean for Richarlison’s Everton return?
Everton are going through a hectic end to the transfer window.
On Sunday, it was reported that Iliman Ndiaye was on his way to Tottenham, with Richarlison set to return to Everton in a separate deal.
However, as things stand there is a little uncertainty on that front, and it is hugely unlikely Everton bring in Balogun and Richarlison.
That could complicate Ndiaye’s move to Spurs, and Manchester City are seemingly still keeping an eye on that situation.
City themselves are still hoping to land Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, so their own interest is dependent on how that move pans out.
