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Balogun abandons Everton move following medical concerns
England striker Folarin Balogun has reportedly pulled out of a transfer to Everton after the club identified issues during his medical examination. The development has derailed negotiations between Everton and Monaco over the player's transfer.
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Balogun, who recently switched his international allegiance to England, was set to join the Merseyside club from AS Monaco. However, findings from Everton's medical assessment prompted the club to reconsider the deal's financial terms with the Ligue 1 outfit.
The situation escalated when disagreements over a renegotiated transfer fee could not be resolved between the two clubs. Rather than proceed under the revised conditions, Balogun opted to walk away from the move altogether, according to reports.
The 25-year-old striker's decision marks an unexpected turn in what had appeared to be an advancing transfer process. Everton has not publicly commented on the circumstances surrounding the medical examination or the subsequent collapse of negotiations.
Balogun's transfer market standing now remains uncertain as he returns his focus to Monaco. The striker, who recently earned his first senior cap for England, will be keen to resolve his club situation as the transfer window progresses.