Balogun linked with Premier League clubs in £43m deal

Striker Folarin Balogun is attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs following his performances for the United States at the 2026 World Cup and a productive club season with Monaco. The 24-year-old is reportedly keen on a return to English football this summer, with Aston Villa, Everton, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland all linked with a potential move.

Monaco is said to prefer retaining the forward, who has two years remaining on his contract, but the club is understood to be open to a sale for a fee in the region of 43 million pounds. That valuation would trigger a financial windfall for Balogun's former club, Arsenal, which holds a 17.5 percent sell-on clause from his 2023 transfer. A sale at the reported price would net the Gunners approximately 7.5 million pounds.

Balogun, a product of Arsenal's academy, rebuilt his career in France after struggling to secure regular first-team football in North London. He scored 19 goals in all competitions for Monaco during the 2025-26 season and has enhanced his profile with strong showings for the United States at the ongoing World Cup, including two goals in the team's opening victory...