Balogun's Move From Monaco to Everton Reportedly Collapses
The United States international's transfer fell through after issues surfaced during his medical examination, The Athletic reports.
A high-profile transfer deadline day deal for U.S. international Folarin Balogun to join Everton from Monaco has reportedly collapsed, according to The Athletic.
Balogun was reported to have arrived at Everton's training ground but did not sign, after problems arose during his medical examination. Everton did not immediately offer a statement on the situation.
Media including the British-based Press Association had earlier reported widely that Everton had offered in the range of £40 million ($54 million) for the 25-year-old forward, who has two years remaining on his contract at Monaco.
Balogun drew attention this summer after scoring three goals for the United States as the team reached the knockout stage of the World Cup, finishing as the U.S. squad's top scorer. He also made headlines after receiving a red card and a one-game suspension in a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
That suspension was deferred by FIFA after President Donald Trump intervened, allowing Balogun to play in the round of 16. He went on to appear in the 4-1 loss to Belgium that ended the U.S. team's run at its home World Cup. The intervention prompted a formal complaint to FIFA's ethics investigators.
Born in New York but raised in Britain, Balogun came through Arsenal's academy before spells at Middlesbrough and Reims, eventually joining Monaco. He scored 13 goals in 30 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
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