Folarin Balogun is on the cusp of bringing some serious firepower back to the Premier League, with reports from The Athletic on Monday saying the United States men’s national team striker is deep in talks for a move to Everton F.C. This isn’t just a rumor, folks, because an agreement has already been hammered out between Everton and Balogun’s current club, AS Monaco, on a transfer fee that’s going to turn heads.
The Price of Premier League Firepower
Listen to this: The deal for Balogun is reportedly for a $52.2 million transfer fee, with an additional $5.8 million in add-ons, pushing the total package to a hefty $58 million. That’s a serious investment! Monaco only paid $32.5 million, with add-ons bringing their total deal to $43.4 million, so they’re making a pretty penny on this move. The only thing left standing between Balogun and a Premier League comeback? Personal terms are still being finalized between him and Everton. But if those get ironed out, we’re talking about a massive statement signing.
Balogun’s Path Back to England
Balogun, who is 25, is no stranger to English football, having come up through Arsenal F.C.’s academy system and spending three years with their senior team. However, he hasn’t actually played in the Premier League since way back in August 2021. He’s spent the last four seasons tearing it up in France, most notably finishing the 2022-23 season as the fourth-highest goalscorer in Ligue 1. Think about that: He was only behind absolute superstars like Kylian Mbappé, Alexandre Lacazette, and Jonathan David. That breakout club form wasn’t just catching eyes in Europe, it earned him a call-up to the United States men’s national team in 2023. Since then, he’s bagged 12 goals in 31 appearances for the U.S., including a crucial three goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
If those personal terms get locked in, Balogun will be back in the Premier League for the first time in years, and Everton could be looking at a serious attacking boost with a proven goalscorer. What a statement, right?
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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