Balogun's Everton deal collapses after he walks away
Summary
Everton’s attempt to sign striker Folarin Balogun from AS Monaco failed after Balogun decided not to go through with the transfer. Everton did sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City and also completed the signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon.Key Facts
- Everton agreed on a £40 million deal with Monaco for Folarin Balogun, but the transfer fell through due to Balogun’s decision.
- There were concerns about Balogun's medical that led to renegotiations of the deal.
- Everton tried to sign other strikers, Joshua Zirkzee and Tammy Abraham, but neither joined.
- Jack Grealish joined Everton on loan from Manchester City for the 2026-27 season.
- Grealish previously played for Everton, making 20 appearances before a foot injury in January.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles, a former Arsenal player who can play in defense or midfield, signed from Lyon.
- Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson moved permanently from Everton to Torino in Italy’s Serie A.
- Everton’s manager is David Moyes, who has a positive relationship with Grealish.
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