Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedSky SportsUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Balogun's Everton move collapses after medical issue and Zirkzee chase
A Deadline Day saga left three clubs fuming as Balogun's switch to Everton fell apart at the last minute.


F. Balogun
player
Player
Folarin Balogun
From
Monaco
To
Everton (collapsed)
Fee
£40m agreement
What happened. Everton pulled out of a £40m deal for Balogun after a medical issue and his anger over their loan move for Zirkzee, leaving Monaco and Chelsea upset.
- Everton found an injury in Balogun's medical, which Monaco and player refuted.
- Everton tried to renegotiate with performance-related clauses.
- Monaco's Camara deal with Chelsea collapsed after Balogun's move failed.
“Balogun's allegation is that I'm not feeling well because of...”
— Thiago Scuro
Balogun's future remains uncertain after the collapse, with Everton and Chelsea left frustrated.
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