Tottenham have made Folarin Balogun their prime centre-forward target | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Monaco forward Folarin Balogun as their primary centre-forward target for the summer window.

With manager Roberto De Zerbi aiming to reshape his frontline ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, the Spurs recruitment team has set their sights on Balogun.

The American’s stock is rising after netting 19 goals across all competitions for Monaco last season. He has also scored twice at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his performances have helped Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT reach the round of 32.

Balogun boasts a potent combination of speed, spatial awareness, and elite movement in the box, qualities that could prove lethal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Monaco are prepared to cash in on their prized asset but have set a €50 million valuation. Spurs are not alone in their admiration; Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are also interested, though no club has yet made contact with Monaco.

A move to Tottenham would also provide a fascinating narrative twist, given Balogun’s deep-rooted ties to Arsenal. However, the opportunity to return to London as the undisputed talisman of De Zerbi’s project could prove highly appealing.

With Spurs determined to back De Zerbi and consign last season’s 17th-place finish to history, the North Londoners could turn to Balogun once their midfield targets are secured.

Tottenham are currently pursuing deals for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali following a blistering start to the summer.

Spurs have already secured Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Martin Dubravka, and tied down Pedro Porro and Antonin Kinsky to new contracts.