Toffees Move for Balogun
Everton have sent an official bid to AS Monaco for Folarin Balogun, with negotiations now genuinely underway. The proposal, reportedly worth around £15.4 million, arrives as the Toffees push hard to complete late business before Tuesday’s deadline. Balogun himself wants the move, and sources suggest personal terms are already broadly agreed.
Interestingly, this pursuit initially looked tied to other departures. Reports earlier in the window suggested Everton could only sign Balogun if Beto or another squad member left first, freeing up both space and funds. That dependency now looks resolved, with the Toffees choosing to press ahead regardless of the exact sequencing.
Balogun’s situation at Monaco has grown complicated lately. He hasn’t featured for the French club so far this season, and speculation around a potential exit has swirled for weeks. Monaco’s chief executive Thiago Scuro confirmed discussions were taking place, while stressing his club feels prepared either way. That measured tone suggests Monaco won’t block a fair offer, even if they’d prefer to keep him.
On the pitch, Balogun’s underlying numbers justify Everton’s interest. He scored 19 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions last season, form that caught plenty of attention despite a stagnant start to his time in Ligue 1. Add his recent World Cup exposure with the United States, and his profile fits exactly what David Moyes wants from a new frontline option.
This pursuit also links closely to Iliman Ndiaye’s departure to Tottenham and Richarlison’s return to Goodison Park, both confirmed over the weekend. Everton’s forward line is being rebuilt almost entirely within days, a rapid transformation even by deadline-day standards. Fans wanting to follow every twist as the window closes can check live updates and predictions at KCPredict.
Beto Set for Fiorentina Medical
Beto’s Everton exit now looks all but confirmed. Fiorentina have agreed a fee worth up to £17 million for the Guinea-Bissau striker, and he’s expected to undergo his medical imminently before signing in Florence. That sale, whenever finalised, gives Everton fresh funds to reinvest directly into their pursuit of Balogun.
Beto joined Everton from Udinese in 2023 for a reported £25.8 million, though his return never quite matched that outlay. Fiorentina, struggling badly at the start of their centenary season without a single goal scored so far, clearly hope his arrival changes their fortunes quickly.
For Everton, the timing works neatly. Balogun’s bid, Beto’s exit and Richarlison’s return form one connected sequence, each piece dependent on the last falling into place. Moyes now waits to see whether Monaco accept the proposal before Tuesday’s 11pm cutoff, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports.