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Everton in talks with Monaco for US striker Folarin Balogun

Everton are reportedly in negotiations with Monaco over a move for United States striker Folarin Balogun, with one report suggesting a deal has been agreed for around £40m. The move is part of a wider attacking overhaul at the club, which also includes talks over Richarlison and the potential departure of Beto.

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Everton in talks with Monaco for Balogun

Everton are in preliminary talks with Ligue 1 club AS Monaco for a possible deal for United States striker Folarin Balogun, with only a day remaining in the transfer window, as reported by Lokmat Times. The Independent goes further, reporting that Everton have agreed a deal with Monaco to sign the 25-year-old for around £40m.

Balogun, who came through Arsenal's youth system, has been with Monaco since 2023, making 91 appearances and scoring 31 goals across all competitions, according to Lokmat Times. The Independent reports that he scored 19 goals for Monaco last season. The striker was the top scorer for the United States at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which reached the round of 16, and scored three times, including a twin strike in the group-stage clash against Paraguay, which made him the first US player to score twice in a World Cup match since 1930, as reported by Lokmat Times.

Lokmat Times reports that Balogun was likely to leave Monaco, with no talks of an extension of his contract, which has two more years left. He was sent off in the round of 32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, but played in the round of 16 clash against Belgium, which the US lost 4-1. His one-game suspension for the round of 16 was overturned by FIFA, which came after US President Donald Trump made a call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, according to the same report. The Independent also notes that Balogun was at the centre of controversy at the World Cup when his ban was suspended after Trump lobbied Infantino.

Broader attacking overhaul at Everton

The potential arrival of Balogun is part of a wider overhaul of Everton's attack. The Independent reports that Everton are in talks over a return for Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur, after Manchester City agreed a £60m deal to buy Iliman Ndiaye. Lokmat Times also reports that Everton are looking to re-sign Richarlison, with Ndiaye going to Spurs.

The Independent adds that Everton are in advanced talks with Manchester City to bring back Jack Grealish, who was on loan last season and is surplus to requirements at City. Everton are also close to signing Kenny Tete from Fulham for around £9m, according to the same report, and have penned deals with Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George, as reported by Lokmat Times.

The club decided against selling teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest after a backlash from supporters, The Independent reports. Manager David Moyes implied he did not want Armstrong to go, but is willing to sanction Beto's departure.

Beto's future at Everton

Beto is set to leave Everton, with Fiorentina agreeing a deal for the 28-year-old, as reported by The Independent. Lokmat Times also reports that Everton are in talks with Fiorentina over Beto's departure. Beto has scored 25 goals in 113 games for Everton since his £25m move from Udinese in 2023, according to The Independent. Lokmat Times reports that Everton are looking for backups with Beto's future at the club unsure, which would leave the Merseyside club with Thierno Barry as the lone recognised striker.

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The Independent

Framing: The announcement of Everton agreeing a deal for Folarin Balogun as part of a broader attacking overhaul. — Measured and factual, with a focus on transfer logistics.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Everton have agreed a deal with Monaco to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun for around £40m.
Everton are in talks over a return for Richarlison from Tottenham after Manchester City agreed a £60m deal to buy Iliman Ndiaye.
Balogun is set to join Everton as Beto leaves, with Fiorentina agreeing a deal to sign the 28-year-old.
Balogun scored 19 goals for Monaco last season.
Balogun was at the centre of controversy at the World Cup when his ban was suspended after president Donald Trump lobbied Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino.
Everton are in advanced talks with City to bring back Jack Grealish, who was on loan last season.
Everton are close to signing Kenny Tete from Fulham for around £9m.
Everton decided against selling teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest after a backlash from supporters.
Manager David Moyes implied he did not want Armstrong to go, but is willing to sanction Beto's departure.
Beto has scored 25 goals in 113 games for Everton since his £25m move from Udinese in 2023.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: The headline emphasizes the transfer talks between Everton and Monaco for Folarin Balogun, citing a report.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Everton are in preliminary talks with Ligue 1 club AS Monaco for a possible deal for United States striker Folarin Balogun
only a day remaining in the transfer window
Balogun was the top scorer for the United States, which reached the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup
Balogun has been with Monaco since 2023, making 91 appearances and scoring 31 goals across all competitions
Everton are in talks with Monaco over Balogun, which could see the 25-year-old make his return to the Premier League, three years after he joined Monaco from Arsenal
the striker was likely to leave the Ligue 1 club with no talks of an extension of his contract, which has two more years left on his existing deal
Everton are in talks with Fiorentina over Beto's departure
Everton are also looking to re-sign Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur, with Iliman Ndiaye going to Spurs
They have also penned deals with Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George
Balogun scored thrice in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for his side, including his twin strike in the group stage clash against Paraguay, which made him the first US player to score twice in a World Cup match since 1930
Balogun's one-game suspension for the round of 16 was overturned by FIFA, which came after US President Donald Trump made a call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino
He was sent off in the round of 32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, but played the round of 16 clash against Belgium, which the US lost 4-1

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimEverton are in preliminary talks with Ligue 1 club AS Monaco for a possible deal for United States striker Folarin Balogun.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimEverton have agreed a deal with Monaco to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun for around £40m.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimFolarin Balogun was the top scorer for the United States, which reached the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimBalogun has been with Monaco since 2023, making 91 appearances and scoring 31 goals across all competitions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe striker was likely to leave the Ligue 1 club with no talks of an extension of his contract, which has two more years left on his existing deal.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimEverton are in talks with Fiorentina over Beto's departure.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC, The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimBeto is set to leave Everton, with Fiorentina agreeing a deal for the 28-year-old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimEverton are also looking to re-sign Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur, with Iliman Ndiaye going to Spurs.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC, The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimManchester City agreed a £60m deal to buy Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimEverton have penned deals with Brennan Johnson and Tyrique George.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimBalogun scored thrice in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for his side, including his twin strike in the round of 32 clash against Paraguay, which made him the first US player to score twice in a World Cup match since 1930.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimBalogun's one-game suspension for the round of 32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina was overturned by FIFA, which came after a phone call from US president Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimBalogun played in the round of 16 clash against Belgium, which the US lost 4-1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC
ClaimEverton are in talks over a return for Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur, with Iliman Ndiaye going to Spurs.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC, The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimEverton are in advanced talks with Manchester City to bring back Jack Grealish.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimEverton are in advanced talks with Fulham to sign right-back for around £9m.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimEverton decided against selling teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest after a backlash from supporters.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimBeto has scored 25 goals in 113 games for Everton since joining from Udinese in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Independent as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: The Independent, Lokmat Times 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31