Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Tottenham deny interest in Balogun despite striker search
Spurs insist they're not chasing the former Arsenal forward, who starred at the World Cup.
F. Balogun
player
Player
Folarin Balogun
Position
Striker
Current club
Monaco
Linked club
Tottenham
What happened. Tottenham have stated they are not pursuing a deal for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, despite being in the market for a forward.
- Balogun scored 19 club goals last season and three at the World Cup.
- His red card was reviewed after Trump's call to FIFA.
- His Monaco contract runs until 2028.
“Yeah, I did, I spoke to Gianni. I asked for a review by FIFA.”
— Donald Trump
Spurs continue their striker search, but Balogun appears off the table.
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