Juventus Target Folarin Balogun For January Transfer

Overview

• Italian reports identify Balogun as Juventus’ primary attacking target for the January window, with coverage driven by Tuttosport and picked up by other outlets.
• Monaco agreed a reported £40m deal with Everton on deadline day but the move collapsed after Everton’s medical checks and Balogun refused to sign, a sequence confirmed by Monaco director Thiago Scuro.
• Balogun has played only a handful of minutes this season for Monaco and was left out of their UEFA Conference League squad, increasing the likelihood he will seek an exit.
• Any January move faces obstacles: Balogun is contracted to Monaco until 2028, Monaco’s financial and sell-on arrangements limit immediate pressure to sell, and the Everton medical concerns could lower his market appeal.
• Juventus’ reported interest is helped by agent Jorge Mendes’ strong relationship with the club, but Juventus are also monitoring alternatives such as Antonio Raimondo and Alexander Sorloth if a deal proves unattainable.