{
  "id": 5224567,
  "title": "Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/balogun-rejected-everton-move-over-transfer-treatment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T02:14:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1524719/balogun-rejected-everton-move-over-transfer-treatment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Everton's £40 million acquisition of striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco fell through in the final hours of the transfer window due to Balogun's concerns about his treatment by the English Premier League side, according to Monaco's managing director Thiago Scuro. Balogun, who had a medical in England before the move, pulled out at the last minute, citing his dissatisfaction with the club's medical department and his feelings of discomfort about the long-term contract. This unexpected collapse leaves Everton short on forward options for the upcoming season, having signed Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City. Everton's supporters group expressed frustration with the club's US-based owners for failing to provide adequate backup, especially after Balogun's red card controversy during the World Cup led to intervention by US President Donald Trump. Balogun, born in New York but raised in London, had a successful World Cup run for the U.S. national team but was subsequently ruled out of the knockout stage. Despite the setback, Scuro stated that Monaco still has other transfer opportunities open, with discussions ongoing for potential signings, including Balo.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Folarin Balogun’s £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window closed because the United States striker pulled out over his “treatment” by the Premier League side, the Ligue 1 club’s managing director said on Wednesday.",
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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."
}