Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Balogun's Everton Transfer Collapses After Deadline-Day Medical Dispute
Folarin Balogun was expected to move from AS Monaco to Everton.
He traveled to Liverpool for a medical examination.
Everton reportedly noticed something during the examination.
The club then wanted to change the transfer fee.
Everton asked for extra time because the transfer deadline was approaching.
Reports said Balogun decided not to continue with the move.
The deal would have been worth more than $53 million, plus possible extra payments.
Balogun will therefore remain with AS Monaco unless another move is arranged.
Folarin Balogun did not complete a reported move from AS Monaco to Everton before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Everton reportedly found an issue during Balogun’s medical and sought to renegotiate the transfer fee with AS Monaco.
Everton requested more time to finish the deal, but reports said Balogun ultimately chose not to proceed.
The proposed transfer was reportedly worth $53.2 million to $54 million, plus about $5.8 million in add-ons.
Balogun has scored 31 goals for AS Monaco and 12 goals in 31 matches for the United States since 2023.
- Who
- Folarin Balogun, AS Monaco and Everton were involved in the proposed transfer.
- What
- A reported transfer of Balogun to Everton collapsed before it was completed.
- When
- The move did not go through on Tuesday, the transfer deadline.
- Where
- Balogun traveled to Liverpool for Everton’s medical examination.
- Why
- Everton reportedly identified an issue in the medical, sought to renegotiate the fee, and requested more time; reports said Balogun then chose not to proceed.
Everton and Transfer Negotiation Account
Balogun Decision Account
Medical examination
Everton and Transfer Negotiation Account
Reports said Everton spotted something during the medical and responded by seeking to renegotiate the transfer fee with AS Monaco.
Balogun Decision Account
Multiple reports said Balogun ultimately withdrew from the proposed move after Everton requested more time to complete it.
Deadline extension
Everton and Transfer Negotiation Account
Everton reportedly requested an extension of the transfer deadline to finish the deal.
Balogun Decision Account
The extension did not lead to a completed transfer because reports said Balogun chose not to continue.
- Proposed clubs
- Everton and AS Monaco
- Proposed fee
- Between $53.2 million and $54 million
- Potential add-ons
- About $5.8 million
- Medical location
- Liverpool
- Monaco record
- 31 goals and nine assists in 91 matches over three seasons
- United States record
- 12 goals in 31 matches since 2023
- Transfer status
- The move was not completed before the deadline