Newcastle's pursuit of Folarin Balogun reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 89% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Yoane Wissa, Nick Woltemade)
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Yoane Wissa, Nick Woltemade)
Some potentially better competitors for position (Bazoumana Touré, Anthony Elanga)
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
73.7
73.9
|
Guus Til |
 PSV
|
€12.3M |
|
72.8
74.1
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€60.7M |
|
72.2
75.0
|
Igor Jesus |
 N. Forest
|
€21.4M |
|
71.1
74.1
|
Vitinha |
 Genoa
|
€7.2M |
|
71.0
71.2
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€32.5M |
|
70.7
75.2
|
Rômulo |
 RB Leipzig
|
€29.4M |
|
70.6
77.4
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
|
€30.7M |
|
70.6
84.0
|
Santiago Castro |
 Roma
|
€34.7M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond Tapsoba | 21-08-2026 | Report | |
| Christopher Nkunku | 19-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nico González | 19-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolas Seiwald | 18-08-2026 | Report | |
| Georges Mikautadze | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Amar Dedić | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | 08-08-2026 | Report | |
| Franculino | 21-07-2026 | Report |
Monaco
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Folarin Balogun (USA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Monaco. Folarin Balogun is 25 years old (2001/07/03) and he is 179cm tall. 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 €20.7M and €25.3M. His last transfer was from Arsenal to Monaco in 2023. Monaco paid Arsenal €30M for Folarin Balogun.
Folarin Balogun latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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