Arsenal 
Union Berlin 
- 21 July
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CONFIRMED: Folarin Balogun signs for Monaco.
Monaco beats Union Berlin to sign Folarin Balogun. Arsenal accepts their €30M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Folarin Balogun moving to Union Berlin.
CONFIRMED: Folarin Balogun signs for Monaco
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rumours suggest Union Berlin is keen on Folarin Balogun, yet with a probability of only 41%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.
- Usually, Union Berlin buys players who have less potential than Folarin Balogun.
- The players Union Berlin normally buys have a much lower value compared to the current ETV value that Folarin Balogun currently has.
- Union Berlin has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Folarin Balogun (25).
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Benedict Hollerbach, Yorbe Vertessen)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Benedict Hollerbach, Janik Haberer)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Benedict Hollerbach, Yorbe Vertessen)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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More potential than previously attracted players
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Union Berlin
| 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. |
|
|
74.1
75.2
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€67.5M |
|
72.3
75.0
|
Igor Jesus |
 N. Forest
|
€23.8M |
|
71.1
74.1
|
Vitinha |
 Genoa
|
€8.5M |
|
71.0
71.2
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€36.2M |
|
70.7
75.2
|
Rômulo |
 RB Leipzig
|
€32.6M |
|
70.7
77.5
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
|
€34.1M |
|
70.6
72.0
|
Eddie Nketiah |
 C. Palace
|
€15.7M |
|
70.5
70.5
|
Marvin Pieringer |
 Heidenheim
|
€3.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Jesus | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Leandro Trossard | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 10-06-2026 | Report | |
| Declan Rice | 01-06-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Nørgaard | 20-05-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Martin Ødegaard | 05-11-2025 | Report |
Folarin Balogun
F (C)
Skill: 70.4
Pot: 73.7
Team
Monaco
Monaco
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€25.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€23M – €28.1M
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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) 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 €23M and €28.1M. 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.
