Sports · 31 August 2026

Everton linked with Folarin Balogun three years after Monaco move

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Former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is being linked with a Premier League return to Everton, three years after moving to Monaco. His coach, Saul Isaksson-Hurst, described him as a "natural finisher" with a strong mentality. Balogun scored 22 goals in 39 games on loan at Reims and 31 goals in 91 appearances for Monaco.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 14:15

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