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Everton is on the verge of acquiring Folarin Balogun, having made a £35 million offer (approximately $47.5 million) for the forward currently with AS Monaco, according to sources at ESPN.
Previously, it was reported that the Premier League club had identified the USMNT striker as a top target, particularly contingent on their ability to transfer Guinea-Bissau international forward Beto.
Following Beto’s £15 million transfer to Fiorentina in Serie A, efforts are now intensifying to finalize the deal for Balogun, who previously played for Arsenal and Middlesbrough.
Manager David Moyes aims to bolster his squad with several new signings ahead of the transfer deadline on Tuesday at 23:00 BST (18:00 ET).
Plans for a move for Tottenham forward Richarlison have encountered delays due to interest from Turkish clubs, while a transfer for Iliman Ndiaye to Spurs appears more probable.
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In addition, Everton is pursuing a transfer for Jack Grealish following his loan at the club last season, while attention is also on Sunderland defender Trai Hume.
However, with Moyes focusing on strengthening the attack, Balogun is now viewed as the most likely signing, particularly following Beto’s departure.