Folarin Balogun and the extraordinary chain of events that led to his transfer collapsing
The collapse of Folarin Balogun's transfer from Monaco to Everton has left the soccer world in disarray.
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The story so far
One transfer collapse has left the soccer world in disarray. The collapse of Folarin Balogun's transfer from Monaco to Everton has left the soccer world in disarray.
The USMNT striker was set to join the Premier League club, but the deal fell through at the last minute. The collapse of the transfer has left both clubs and fans in limbo.
Balogun's future remains uncertain, with Monaco still open to selling him despite the deadline-day drama. The next steps for Balogun and the involved clubs are unclear, but the saga continues to unfold.
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The reporting (5)
- Monaco drops Balogun from Conference League roster after Everton transfer collapse USA Today · 6h ago
- First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails The Washington Post · 6h ago
- Why Monaco Could Still Sell USMNT Striker Folarin Balogun After Deadline Day Saga Sports Illustrated · 6h ago
- First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails AP News · 10h ago
- Folarin Balogun and the extraordinary chain of events that led to his transfer collapsing The New York Times · 10h ago
The obvious questions
What happened to Folarin Balogun's transfer?
Folarin Balogun's transfer from Monaco to Everton collapsed on the deadline day.
Is Monaco still open to selling Balogun?
Yes, Monaco could still sell Balogun after the deadline-day saga.
What is next for Balogun?
Balogun's future remains uncertain. Monaco is still open to selling him, but no new deals have been announced.
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