Folarin Balogun

Monaco Monaco
Galatasaray Galatasaray
Estimated Offer: €60M
Rumour

Will Folarin Balogun leave Monaco and join Galatasaray?

Rumour report

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Galatasaray's pursuit of Folarin Balogun reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 86% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.

  • Galatasaray has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Folarin Balogun (25).
  • Galatasaray has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Folarin Balogun.
  • There are few players in the current Galatasaray squad who play in the same position as Folarin Balogun and have greater future potential. This means that Folarin Balogun's chances of distinguishing himself in the long term are increased.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros

  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Victor Osimhen , Dries Mertens)

  • Some direct competitors for position (Victor Osimhen , Dries Mertens)

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Alternatives of Galatasaray

Skill / pot Player Team ETV

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72.9
73.1
Dominic Solanke Tottenham Tottenham €33.4M
71.5
71.5
Ademola Lookman Atletico de Madrid Atlético Madrid €40.2M
71.4
75.4
Igor Jesus Nottingham Forest N. Forest €29.2M
71.4
81.4
Santiago Castro AS Roma Roma €41.7M
70.6
75.6
Brian Brobbey Sunderland AFC Sunderland €40.6M
70.5
70.5
Vangelis Pavlidis SL Benfica Benfica €31.1M
70.3
70.3
Raúl Jiménez Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolves €2.3M
70.2
71.3
Marvin Pieringer SC Paderborn 07 Paderborn €3.4M

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F (C)
Skill: 69.3
Pot: 74.1
Team Monaco Monaco
Contracted Until 30 Jun 28
ETV

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€34.8M
ETV Range €31.3M – €38.3M

Who is Folarin Balogun?

Folarin Balogun (USA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Monaco. Folarin Balogun is 25 years old (2001/07/03). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29. Folarin Balogun has also been used as a mobile striker and as a pressing forward.

Folarin Balogun's current transfer value is between €31.3M and €38.3M. His last transfer was from Arsenal to Monaco in 2023. Monaco paid Arsenal €30M for Folarin Balogun.

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