Overview
- Multiple outlets reported this week that Tottenham have opened formal discussions with AS Monaco about signing Folarin Balogun, with L’Equipe among the sources describing the club as having ‘laid the groundwork’ for talks.
- Monaco’s asking price is reported at about €60 million, the player is under contract until 2028, and Arsenal would receive roughly 17.5% of any sale because of a sell-on clause.
- Balogun arrives in strong form after a 19-goal season for Monaco and three goals for the United States at the 2026 World Cup, which has raised his market profile.
- Reports differ on progress: FootMercato says the player has given a ‘green light’ to Spurs and discussions are moving, while transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano warns there is nothing concrete or advanced with Tottenham yet.
- Tottenham face competition from clubs including Newcastle, Galatasaray and teams in Saudi Arabia, and any deal will be time-sensitive as the transfer window approaches its deadline.