Overview
- Monaco and Everton reached terms and signed paperwork for a deadline‑day move before Folarin Balogun declined to sign and left Everton’s training ground.
- Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said Balogun pulled out because he felt uncomfortable that doubts about his health and future were raised and leaked during Everton’s medical process.
- Everton’s medical flagged unspecified issues that were later reviewed and judged not to block the move, but the public spread of that information was central to the player’s decision.
- Monaco omitted Balogun from its UEFA Conference League squad and says it may still seek a sale, a development that reduces near‑term transfer income the club had expected.
- The failed transfer leaves Everton with limited senior striking options and forces both clubs to manage reputational and roster fallout going into the season.