Gilles Grimandi told GOAL that he does not think Folarin Balogun can go back to Arsenal, but said the forward can play in the Premier League. Balogun also told talkSPORT that ending up in the Premier League is "definitely an option."
Grimandi on an Arsenal return
Grimandi told GOAL: "I don't think he can go back to Arsenal. It's quite complicated, they already have Havertz and Gyokeres. So even top players, it's complicated for them to perform in this position at Arsenal."
Grimandi told GOAL: "He's a good player, he's a good player in Ligue 1."
Grimandi on Premier League options
Asked if Balogun could make more of an impact elsewhere in England, Grimandi told GOAL: "Maybe. I think it will be a good choice for Everton to get this guy."
Grimandi told GOAL: "I think he can play in the Premier League of course, but the level of Arsenal is so high at this time that I'm not sure that he will help the team to get what they want to get."
Balogun on a possible move
Balogun 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."
GOAL report on Everton and Monaco
GOAL reported that Balogun saw a £40 million move to Everton agreed during the summer of 2026.
GOAL reported that Balogun brought the Everton talks to a close after seeing issues emerge during the medical process.
GOAL reported that Balogun has made just three substitute appearances for Monaco so far this season and is still waiting on his first goal of 2026-27.