Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionGet French FootballUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Aston Villa, Barcelona join race for Monaco striker Balogun
A three-way battle is heating up for the USMNT striker's signature this summer.
F. Balogun
player
Player
Folarin Balogun
Position
Striker
Current club
AS Monaco
Linked clubs
Aston Villa, Barcelona, Tottenham
What happened. Aston Villa and Barcelona have joined Tottenham in the race to sign Folarin Balogun from Monaco, per L'Equipe.
- Balogun is a USMNT striker and former Arsenal youth graduate.
- He is 25 years old and currently at Monaco.
- Tottenham were already linked before the new interest.
The summer transfer window could see a bidding war for the in-form forward.
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