Troy Deeney has urged Folarin Balogun to turn down a January move to Manchester United, warning that the Old Trafford project would set the Monaco striker back. United are expected to bring in a new forward with Benjamin Sesko out until 2027, but the former Watford striker insists they have not given a striker the support to succeed in the last decade.
Returning stars, new faces and notable omissions: one last club weekend to build momentum ahead of USMNT duty - or show Mauricio Pochettino what he's missing.
AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun has been offered to several Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United ahead of the upcoming winter market. The 25-year-old United States international is eager to secure a move away from the Principality after seeing a proposed switch to Everton fall through late in the summer.
Juventus have identified USMNT international Folarin Balogun as their priority attacking target ahead of the January transfer window. The out-of-favour Monaco striker is desperate for a fresh start after a proposed deadline-day move to Everton collapsed following his medical.
UEFA has officially issued a stern ultimatum to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, demanding full transparency regarding a series of controversial governance decisions and a failed private investment scheme. The European governing body has set a strict deadline of November 2 for the global organization to release internal documents and provide comprehensive answers to a long list of unresolved questions.
A return to Arsenal for Folarin Balogun has been ruled out, but Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL why the USMNT striker could thrive in the Premier League when heading to an alternative destination. The New York native saw a move to Everton collapse during the last transfer window, but more interest in his services is expected to be shown across 2027.
FIFA is set to amend its disciplinary regulations to prevent a repeat of the controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension. The move comes ahead of a crucial FIFA Council meeting where Gianni Infantino faces intense scrutiny over his leadership.
Juventus appear ready to pull the plug on the Nick Woltemade experiment just weeks after the striker arrived at the Allianz Stadium. Despite a high-profile move from Newcastle United late in the summer window, the German forward has failed to find his rhythm in Serie A, forcing club officials to explore market alternatives.
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has launched a formal legal challenge against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, submitting a detailed ethics complaint that calls his leadership into question. The grievance focuses on allegations of political interference and potential abuses of power involving high-profile figures and multi-billion dollar investment plans.
Mauricio Pochettino has expressed deep regret over not intervening in the controversial appeal against Folarin Balogun’s red card at the World Cup. The USMNT boss admitted the resulting off-field noise shifted the squad's energy ahead of their devastating defeat to Belgium.
AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has publicly confirmed that the club intends to sell USMNT forward Folarin Balogun during the upcoming January transfer window. The decision comes after a chaotic summer deadline day that saw a proposed move to the Premier League fall through at the eleventh hour, leaving the Ligue 1 side with a surplus of attackers and financial obligations to meet.
From a warning about arrogance to support for Folarin Balogun and an update on Noahkai Banks, Mauricio Pochettino set the tone for the USMNT's next chapter.
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