A few days before the end of the transfer window, Folarin Balogun is still an AS Monaco player. However, the American international is the object of much desire. Indeed, the former Arsenal and Reims player has been followed for several weeks by Tottenham, without Spurs having really taken action. According to The Teamthe 25-year-old center forward is also coveted by FC Barcelona, looking for a number 9 after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
Aston Villa, who are preparing the departure of Ollie Watkins to Saudi Arabia, are also on the case. The sports daily also reports the track leading to Newcastle has cooled in recent days. Back in Monaco after playing in the 2026 World Cup, Balogun should return to Monegasque collective training in the coming days. Registered on the UEFA ASM list, the player who scored 19 goals in 43 matches last season could take part in the Conference League return play-off against Gornik Zabrze, whom the Monegasques beat this Thursday in Poland (2-3, first leg).
