Arsenal 
Lens 
- 15 January
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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.
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
- Few direct competitors for position
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. |
|
|
71.0
72.0
|
Timo Werner |
 RB Leipzig
|
€3.5M |
|
71.0
71.0
|
Paulinho |
 Toluca
|
€5.3M |
|
71.0
83.9
|
Santiago Castro |
 Bologna
|
€45.4M |
|
70.9
72.3
|
Eddie Nketiah |
 C. Palace
|
€21.4M |
|
70.8
75.3
|
Santiago Gimenez |
 Milan
|
€25.1M |
|
70.6
70.9
|
Luuk de Jong |
 Porto
|
€1.7M |
|
70.2
70.9
|
Vangelis Pavlidis |
 Benfica
|
€38.6M |
|
70.1
71.7
|
Vitinha |
 Genoa
|
€9.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 17-03-2025 | Report | |
| Ayden Heaven | 29-01-2025 | Report |
Folarin Balogun
F (C)
Skill: 67.5
Pot: 72.7
Team
Monaco
Monaco
Contract Until
29 Jun 28
ETV
€20.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€18.1M – €22.1M
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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 €18.1M and €22.1M. 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.
