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·1 September 2026

Everton ‘to target’ Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee as Folarin Balogun alternative

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Everton are targeting a late move for Manchester United’s Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, 25, as an alternative to Folarin Balogun, L’Équipe reports. The Toffees’ proposed deal for the Monaco and USMNT forward is close to collapse.

Balogun had been set to complete a Premier League move on deadline day, but medical tests with the Merseyside club put the transfer in serious doubt.

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Everton are intent on adding a striker before the window shuts after selling Beto to Fiorentina.

Despite Balogun failing his medical, negotiations between Everton and Monaco have not ceased.

Monaco are hoping the deal can be revived, given their need to sell before the end of the summer transfer window.

Source: Get French Football News

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