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.
Liverpool FC are in talks over a winter transfer for Lamine Camara, according to the Sun. His move from AS Monaco to Chelsea fell through at the final hurdle in the summer.
Liverpool have opened fresh discussions with the representatives of Monaco playmaker Lamine Camara as they look to bolster their engine room in the upcoming winter transfer window. The Merseyside outfit have moved to the front of the queue after domestic rivals Chelsea cooled their previous interest to pursue Bournemouth talent Alex Scott.
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.
Monaco may be the “only place in Europe where the players know the fans and the fans don't know the players”, Gilles Grimandi has admitted to GOAL, but Eric Dier has been saluted for continuing his late-career renaissance with the Ligue 1 giants. The former Tottenham star attracted criticism during his time in England, but has thrived since leaving north London.
Lamine Camara is the “best player in France”, Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL, with the Monaco midfielder being tipped to star in the Premier League at some point in the not too distant future. A big-money transfer was expected to have been completed by now, with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old Senegal international.
Ansu Fati was the man to inherit Barcelona’s No.10 shirt when Lionel Messi departed in 2021. Gilles Grimandi - who has been keeping a close eye on the Spanish forward at Monaco - has told GOAL that taking a GOAT jersey at Camp Nou did not “kill” the one-time wonderkid’s career, but it is impossible to ignore the fact that “great” potential has not been fulfilled.
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.
Monaco forward Ansu Fati has revealed his close relationship with former team-mate Paul Pogba, describing the French midfielder as a big brother. The 23-year-old Spaniard lifted the lid on how Pogba supported him following his move from Barcelona.
Chelsea remain highly interested in signing Lamine Camara but have set a strict condition for AS Monaco ahead of future transfer windows. The Premier League side will absolutely refuse to meet the Ligue 1 club's staggering €70 million asking price for the talented Senegal midfielder.
Ansu Fati is closing in on his long-awaited return to competitive football for Monaco this weekend after overcoming a frustrating calf problem sustained during pre-season. The Spanish forward could make his first official appearance of the campaign against Toulouse at Stade Louis-II, handing his side a major boost ahead of a demanding fixture schedule.
Germany Under-21 international Paris Brunner will have to watch for the time being after returning to his club AS Monaco. The striker has been suspended by the French league for his controversial celebration on 12 September.
Real Madrid’s star striker Kylian Mbappe (27) has revealed that he really once came close to a move to Liverpool. At the time, the current Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp (59) was still manager of the English top club.
Former Chelsea midfielder Denis Zakaria has revealed that he actively encouraged Lamine Camara to turn down a high-profile move to Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. The Monaco star emerged as a primary target for the Blues as they searched for a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, but a deal famously collapsed at the final hour. However, the Blues are expected to return for the Senegal international in January, with Premier League rivals Liverpool also monitoring his situation.