Folarin Balogun’s proposed move from Monaco to Everton collapsed on September 1, hours before the Premier League transfer window closed at 23:00 BST. Monaco and Everton had agreed on August 31 to a package worth €45 million upfront plus €5 million in performance-related add-ons, but an undisclosed issue during Balogun’s medical led Everton to seek a lower guaranteed fee and more incentives. Balogun declined to sign, citing concerns about the medical findings. Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said the failed sale also ended the club’s planned transfer of midfielder Lamine Camara to Chelsea because Monaco had been relying on Balogun’s proceeds. Everton had sold Beto to Fiorentina and viewed Balogun as his replacement, although it secured Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City. Loan approaches for Joshua Zirkzee and Tammy Abraham did not succeed. Balogun, who joined Monaco from Arsenal for €30 million in 2023 and is contracted through 2028, scored three goals for the United States at the 2026 World Cup. Discussions over his future remained active on September 2, with Turkey and Saudi Arabia mentioned as possible destinations. The existing record also said US President Donald Trump intervened during the World Cup to have FIFA suspend a red card, allowing Balogun to play Belgium in the round of 16.