{
  "id": 4713927,
  "title": "Everton agree to sign Monaco's Balogun: reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/everton-agree-to-sign-monacos-balogun-reports",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:03:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/everton-agree-sign-monacos-balogun-210334698.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Everton are on the verge of signing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun for a fee of £40 million ($54 million), according to reports as of Monday. The 25-year-old American has agreed to join the Premier League club if the transfer is finalized before Tuesday's 2200 GMT deadline. Balogun, who left Arsenal for Monaco three years ago for £35 million, is expected to return to the top flight after impressing during the recent World Cup. Despite a few controversies, including a ban for a last-16 clash with Belgium and a red card against Bosnia, the suspension was lifted at the last minute due to an intervention by US President Donald Trump. Balogun, who was born in New York and played for Arsenal's youth team, has scored 31 goals in 91 appearances for Monaco, including a Champions League campaign.",
  "summary": "Everton have agreed to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco in a deal worth £40 million ($54 million), according to reports on Monday.If the transfer is completed before Tuesday's 2200 GMT deadline, the 25-year-old will return to the Premier League three years after he left Arsenal for Monaco in a £35 million deal.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Man City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/man-city-agree-65m-deal-for-evertons-ndiaye",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:12:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Man City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/man-city-agree-65m-deal-for-evertons-ndiaye-4699628",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:12:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}