{"id":948336,"date":"2026-10-27T16:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/948336\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:20:12","slug":"balogun-emerges-as-juventus-top-january-target-after-everton-medical-chaos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/948336\/","title":{"rendered":"Balogun emerges as Juventus’ top January target after Everton medical chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 19: Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States controls the ball under pressure from Harry Souttar #19 of Australia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Tuttosport reports that USMNT star Folarin Balogun is Juventus\u2019 top target in attack for the January transfer window as the Bianconeri seek more reinforcement after welcoming Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade last summer.<\/p>\n

American striker Balogun is Juventus\u2019 top attacking target for the upcoming January transfer window, according to Tuttosport.<\/p>\n

Juventus pounce on Balogun for January window\"SEATTLE,SEATTLE, WASHINGTON \u2013 JULY 06: Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Luke Hales\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Balogun is destined to leave Monaco either in January or at the end of the season, having only played 74 minutes this season. The Ligue 1 side reached an agreement with Everton on the summer deadline day, but the striker decided against signing with the Toffees after undergoing medical tests.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Premier League has a mechanism where you can request one extra hour to finish the paperwork,\u201d Monaco director Thiago Scuro said in September via The Guardian.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThis was done five minutes to the close of the transfer window there. I signed the contract, Everton signed the contract. At the last moment, the player decided not to sign. And basically, the allegation of Balogun is that: \u2018I\u2019m not feeling well by the way the club treated me. I\u2019m not feeling well by the way the medical department of Everton brought doubts about my future or my health. I have nothing [wrong with me], so I\u2019m not comfortable to sign a long contract here.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SEATTLE,SEATTLE, WASHINGTON \u2013 JULY 06: Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Luke Hales\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Monaco and Everton reached an agreement over a permanent \u00a340m deal, circa \u20ac48m, but it remains unclear whether Juventus can match that fee in the January window.<\/p>\n

Tuttosport<\/a>, however, notes that the Bianconeri are on excellent terms with the striker\u2019s agent, Jorge Mendes, who is willing to offer the 25-year-old striker to the Bianconeri.<\/p>\n

Juventus<\/a> keep monitoring Antonio Raimondo of Frosinone and Atletico Madrid\u2019s Alexander Sorloth, but according to Tuttosport, Balogun remains their top target for January. Balogun\u2019s contract with Monaco expires in 2028.<\/p>\n


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