New Folarin Balogun Transfer Rumors on Everton Transfer, Contract Status for USMNT Star

Folarin Balogun is reportedly no longer headed to Everton amid a whirlwind transfer process, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.

After Monaco had renegotiated the transfer of Balogun to Everton following issues during his medical, the USMNT star has decided against the move and left Everton without signing, per Ornstein.

Everton had reportedly initially agreed on a transfer fee with Monaco to bring aboard the USMNT striker and former Arsenal man ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline, but a failed physical had seemingly derailed the deal, per multiple reports.

Despite the medical issues, there were still discussions about bringing the striker to the Premier League, with Fabrizio Romano reporting Monaco and Everton "believe they have all set to complete" the deal:

However, with Tuesday's latest update, it appears Balogun will no longer be headed to the English club.

Patrick Boyland, James Horncastle and Tom Bogert of The Athletic first reported on the potential agreement on Monday night.

Per that report, "Monaco sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, stated a deal consisting of an initial €45 million (£38.58 million; $52.3 million) plus €5 million (£4.3 million; $5.8 million) in potential add-ons had been agreed between the two clubs, while Everton sources said the deal was worth in the region of £40 million ($54 million; €46.7 million)."

Romano reported later on Monday that Balogun has agreed on personal terms with Everton.

Balogun, 25, scored 13 goals and added four assists for Monaco in France's Ligue 1 last season, by far his best campaign with the club after joining from Arsenal in the 2022-23 campaign.

And he was brilliant for the United States in the World Cup (red card controversies aside), scoring three goals in four games. If the deal somehow still gets completed amid many reporters, he'll join part of Everton's revamped attack after the club also reportedly agreed to bring back Jack Grealish on a season-long loan and reportedly came to an agreement to sell winger Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City.