Everton Had Balogun Deal Agreed This Summer

Everton reportedly struck a summer agreement for Monaco's Folarin Balogun, a move now framed as the upgrade they let slip.

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What happened. Everton had agreed a deal to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun during the summer transfer window, according to the report. The move did not come to fruition, with the story framing it as a missed upgrade.

• The agreement was reportedly in place during the summer window.
• Balogun plays his club football for Monaco.
• The piece casts the collapse as a blow for Everton's owners.

Everton's failure to land Balogun leaves questions over their attacking options after the window.

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