Report: Balogun’s transfer from Monaco to Everton appears to have fallen through

Balogun's supposed $5.77 million transfer from Monaco to Everton did not materialize on Tuesday's Premier League deadline day. The Athletic reported that issues arose during the medical examination, preventing the deal from going through. Balogun, a 25-year-old U.S. international, had been due to sign with Everton, who reportedly offered £40 million ($54 million) for his services.

Despite playing for Monaco and scoring three goals for the U.S. team in the World Cup, Balogun had a red card and a one-game suspension deferred by U.S. President Donald Trump, allowing him to play in the round of 16. The suspension was eventually formalized with FIFA, prompting a complaint to ethics investigators. Born in New York, Balogun grew up in Britain and began his career in Arsenal's academy before playing in Middlesbrough, Reims, and Monaco.