Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedThe GuardianUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Balogun Blames Everton Medical Handling for Failed Move
Monaco's chief executive claims Everton's treatment of Balogun's medical scuppered the £40m transfer.


F. Balogun
player
Player
Folarin Balogun
From
Monaco
To
Everton
Reported fee
£40m
What happened. Monaco's chief executive Thiago Scuro says Balogun pulled out of the deadline-day move to Everton because of how his medical was handled.
- Balogun signed a deal sheet before rejecting the move.
- Everton renegotiated fee structure after medical issue.
- Everton failed to land Zirkzee or Abraham on loan.
“Balogun pulled out of a £40m move to Everton because of how he was treated over his medical.”
— Thiago Scuro
Scuro also defended Monaco's late decision to keep Lamine Camara from Chelsea.
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