One of the faces of the United States’ World Cup team appears to finally be on the move after months of transfer rumors. Folarin Balogun is headed to the Premier League.
Como has agreed in principal on a deal with Everton for Balogun that is the equivalent of about $58 million, per insider Fabrizio Romano. There are still a few minor details to be worked through in order for the transfer to be made official.
“EXCL: Everton reach club to club agreement with AS Monaco for Folarin Balogun,” Romano detailed in an August 31, 2026, message on X. “€45m fixed fee, €5m add-ons and sell-on clause too agreed with EFC, Monaco are ready to sell.
“Negotiations ongoing tonight on personal terms; final key step to get it done.”
Assuming the deal does not hit a snag, this is massive news for USMNT fans who will now get to watch the team’s star play in the world’s top football league. Balogun is set to become the second most expensive United States’ transfer behind Christian Pulisic’s move to Dortmund in 2018, per Transfer Markt.
Transfer News: Flo Balogun Has Been Looking to Land With a Bigger Club After World Cup
Balogun’s representatives have been looking to take advantage of the star’s stellar play in the World Cup to land with a bigger club. Meanwhile, Everton has been looking to land a dynamic striker ahead of the transfer window closing on Tuesday, September 1.
On paper, it appears to be a perfect match. Everton has also had a solid start to the Premier League season with one win and one draw.
“Beto is close to joining Fiorentina, while a move for USMNT international Balogun is being explored,” The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland noted. “The latter would be an exciting addition to an attack that has often been short of goals.
“And it is still possible, too, that Jack Grealish returns, with Everton and Manchester City in talks over a potential loan.”
Transfer Rumors: Prior to Everton, Folarin Balogun Was Linked to Possible Move to Barcelona
Prior to the latest news linking Balogun to Everton, the striker was also connected to a potential move to Barcelona. It does not appear that these rumors will come to fruition.
“Would it shock me if Barcelona decided to sign Folarin Balogun? Those numbers that are being talked down today actually aren’t ridiculous by today’s standards,” Fox’s Stu Holden said of Balogun on the “State of the Union” podcast.
“I think he has a lot of ability on the ball, he’s shown that he can score goals at a high level, he’s played Champions League, he’s got speed, he can create goals for himself, his back-to-goal play is good.”
Folarin Balogun’s $58 Million Transfer Deal to Sleeper Premier League Team: Insider