Arsenal 
Lens 
- 4 June
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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 aanvaller 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. |
|
|
74.2
75.3
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€76.7M |
|
72.1
74.4
|
Igor Jesus |
 N. Forest
|
€26.4M |
|
71.3
71.3
|
Ademola Lookman |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€37.4M |
|
71.1
74.1
|
Vitinha |
 Genoa
|
€9.4M |
|
70.7
75.2
|
Rômulo |
 RB Leipzig
|
€33.5M |
|
70.7
70.7
|
Raúl Jiménez |
 Fulham
|
€4.3M |
|
70.7
77.5
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
|
€30.4M |
|
70.6
70.9
|
Luuk de Jong |
 Porto
|
€1.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declan Rice | 01-06-2026 | Report | |
| Christian Nørgaard | 20-05-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Jesus | 18-05-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 23-03-2026 | Report | |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Martin Ødegaard | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Leandro Trossard | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Vieira | 30-07-2025 | Report |
Folarin Balogun
F (C)
Skill: 70.6
Pot: 73.2
Team
Monaco
Monaco
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€21.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€19.4M – €23.8M
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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 €19.4M and €23.8M. 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.
