Ligue 1 star seeking Premier League move after Everton snub

Folarin Balogun leaves Everton questions unanswered after collapsed transfer Folarin Balogun has finally addressed the failed Everton move that threatened to become one of the more awkward stories of the summer window, and his comments will only keep the Premier League transfer conversation alive. As credited to Talksport, the Monaco forward has admitted that a future move back to England remains firmly on the table after his proposed £40 million switch to Everton broke down late in the process.

The deal had advanced to an extremely delicate stage on deadline day, with Everton initially moving towards an agreement before concerns during the medical forced fresh discussions with Monaco. That renegotiation led to a revised package, including a reduced fee and appearance-related add-ons, and for a period it looked as though the transfer could still be rescued.

Instead, the move unraveled completely, first with a missed flight to England and then with Balogun deciding against joining David Moyes' side, despite a dealsheet already being lodged. Asked whether a Premier League move still appealed, he said: "Yes, potentially.

Football has many twists and turns as we've seen after the World Cup. I was close to a transfer, didn't materialise, but for sure it's definitely an option.

Clubs will hear them as a clear signal that Balogun remains open to England, even if Everton were ultimately unable to get this one over the line. For recruitment departments, availability and willingness are two different issues, and Balogun appears to have clarified one of them.

Everton transfer setback remains significant From Everton's perspective, the episode was damaging because it suggested the club had done the hard part, only for the move to collapse at the final hurdle. A striker profile of Balogun's age and pedigree rarely becomes straightforward once negotiations reach medical stage, so losing momentum there felt especially costly.

The 25-year-old came through Arsenal's academy before joining Monaco in 2023, although his senior Premier League experience remains limited. That lack of top-flight minutes in England is balanced by strong potential, and that is precisely why this situation will continue to attract attention in future windows.

Monaco form offers fresh context Balogun's immediate focus has returned to Monaco, where the early season picture is encouraging. He said: It's been a good start to the season.

We've started the last three seasons well so I think the focus is how you finish it. So we take it step-by-step."