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  "id": 4768462,
  "title": "Everton set to sign US striker Balogun from Monaco for £40m, according to reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/everton-set-to-sign-us-striker-balogun-from-monaco-for-40m-according",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:35:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/01/everton-set-to-sign-us-striker-balogun-from-monaco-for-40m-according-to-reports/233484"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Everton are on the verge of signing US striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco for a hefty £40 million, according to recent reports. The deal could be finalized before the 2200 GMT deadline on Tuesday, bringing the 25-year-old back to the Premier League after a three-year stint at Monaco. Balogun left Arsenal for Monaco in a £35 million transfer three years ago. The striker showcased his talents at the recent World Cup and also found himself at the center of controversy, receiving a red card against Bosnia and subsequently being banned for a crucial clash with Belgium, although the suspension was later overturned by a call from US President Donald Trump. Born in New York and nurtured through Arsenal's youth academy, Balogun has scored 31 goals in 91 appearances for Monaco, including a Champions League campaign.",
  "summary": "LONDON, Sept 1 — Everton have agreed to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco in a deal worth &po...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/man-city-agree-deal-for-evertons-ndiaye",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Everton agree to sign Monaco's Balogun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/everton-agree-to-sign-monacos-balogun",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:33:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Everton agree £40m fee for Monaco striker Balogun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/everton-agree-40m-fee-for-monaco-striker-balogun",
        "published": "2026-09-01T00:51:00.000Z"
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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."
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