Everton talks to sign Monaco’s Folarin Balogun ‘very advanced’ | OneFootball

Everton’s talks to sign AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun (25) have been described as “very advanced” by Foot Mercato.

Balogun, who set Ligue 1 alight last season, has not played for the Principality club this season. The striker played through the FIFA World Cup with a minor injury, Filipe Luís has explained, and so the former Arsenal man is continuing his recovery. He was, however, in the stands at the Stade Louis II on Sunday night as Monaco beat Olympique de Marseille (2-0). Paris Brunner netted a brace in that game and he looks to be the heir apparent. 

ASM have been open to selling Balogun this season and the player himself is keen to make an exit. Monaco have set an asking price of £40m, BBC Sport understands. Talks over a deal worth over €40m are now “very advanced”, Foot Mercato understands. Les Monégasques are confident of a deal being completed and are ready to turn the page. In Matthis Abline and Brunner, the Principality club believe that they have completed their succession planning.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle