Folarin Balogun Draws Premier League Interest Amid €50M Valuation from Monaco

Monaco and United States striker Folarin Balogun, 25, made headlines during the World Cup by scoring three goals—including one against Bosnia in the Round of 32 before receiving a straight red card. Following a strong club campaign last season with 19 goals and 5 assists in 43 matches, he nearly joined Everton in a €40 million deal before it collapsed late in the window.

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Balogun is now heavily targeted ahead of the winter transfer window, with Manchester United, Everton, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Juventus all monitoring the American forward. Monaco are reportedly demanding around €50 million for his services. Having missed the start of the season due to summer transfer complications, Balogun has featured in just four matches so far without finding the back of the net.