Arsenal 
Lens 
- 9 April
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CONFIRMED: Folarin Balogun signs for Monaco.
Monaco beats Lens to sign Folarin Balogun. Arsenal accepts their €30M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Folarin Balogun moving to Lens.
CONFIRMED: Folarin Balogun signs for Monaco
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Lens's pursuit of Folarin Balogun reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 87% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Lens has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Folarin Balogun (24).
- Lens has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Folarin Balogun.
- Folarin Balogun is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Lens squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Elye Wahi, Florian Sotoca)
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Alternatives of Lens
| 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. |
|
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72.3
72.3
|
Artem Dovbyk |
 Roma
|
€32.4M |
|
72.0
73.3
|
Vitinha |
 Genoa
|
€9.4M |
|
71.8
71.8
|
Raúl Jiménez |
 Fulham
|
€4.3M |
|
71.5
71.5
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€34M |
|
70.8
75.3
|
Santiago Giménez |
 Milan
|
€22.4M |
|
70.8
72.1
|
Eddie Nketiah |
 C. Palace
|
€21.4M |
|
70.7
70.7
|
Paulinho |
 Toluca
|
€4.9M |
|
70.6
70.9
|
Luuk de Jong |
 Porto
|
€1.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Declan Rice | 07-11-2025 | Report | |
| Martin Ødegaard | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Leandro Trossard | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Vieira | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jurriën Timber | 23-06-2025 | Report |
Folarin Balogun
F (C)
Skill: 69.0
Pot: 72.6
Team
Monaco
Monaco
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€19.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€17.7M – €21.6M
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Who is Folarin Balogun?
Folarin Balogun (USA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Monaco. Folarin Balogun is 24 years old (2001/07/03) and he is 178cm 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 €17.7M and €21.6M. His last transfer was from Arsenal to Monaco in 2023. Monaco paid Arsenal €30M for Folarin Balogun.
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