Aston Villa and Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco. Tottenham Hotspur are already in negotiations over a €60 million deal for the prolific striker, but they now face fierce competition from both the Premier League side and the Spanish club ahead of the rapidly approaching transfer deadline.
Paul Pogba has officially left AS Monaco after the club and the French midfielder mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The unexpected departure comes ahead of the new season after initial objectives were only partially achieved.
Paul Pogba is facing the abrupt end of his attempted football comeback, as Monaco prepare to terminate his contract following a new thigh injury. The former Manchester United midfielder has endured a disastrous spell in Ligue 1 since returning from a doping ban, playing only a handful of matches. A recent collapse in training seems to have sealed his departure from the club.
Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their search for new attacking talent by launching formal discussions to sign Monaco forward Folarin Balogun. The Premier League side are eager to add firepower to Roberto De Zerbi's frontline and have laid the groundwork for a transfer valued at around €60 million following the United States international's impressive displays in France.
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