Troy Deeney has urged Folarin Balogun to reject a potential January move to Manchester United. The club are expected to seek a new striker in January, with Benjamin Sesko sidelined until 2027 because of a shin problem.
Deeney's warning
Troy Deeney, the former Watford striker, said: “No, no, no, not good for Man United, not good for Flo Balogun himself. It just doesn't work. Man United haven't given you a record in the last decade of a striker who has gone in and done well. They don't give you the support mechanism for that.”
United's striker plans
GOAL reports that Manchester United are expected to move for a new striker in January, with Benjamin Sesko sidelined until 2027 because of a shin problem.
GOAL reports that Manchester United have been linked with a move for Folarin Balogun, while Monaco are looking to sell the 25-year-old.
The collapsed Everton move
Balogun came close to joining Everton after a £40 million fee was agreed, but the deal collapsed on deadline day after concerns were raised during his medical.
Deeney said: “I actually thought the move to Everton made sense. What I mean by that is that Everton create good moments, if you see Barry at the moment he doesn't give himself the best chance, he misses a lot.”
Balogun leaves the door open
Balogun scored three goals in four appearances for the United States at the World Cup and has 31 goals in 95 games for Monaco.
The Monaco striker told talkSPORT: “Yes, potentially. Football has many twists and turns as we've seen after the World Cup. I was close to a transfer, didn't materialise, but for sure it's definitely an option.”
