TEAMtalk reported that Manchester United are among the clubs approached about a potential January move for Folarin Balogun, with the AS Monaco striker available ahead of the winter window. The report added that Monaco are willing to allow Balogun to leave in January as United assess attacking options.
United among clubs contacted
TEAMtalk reported that Balogun was offered to Manchester United, and that his availability has been put to Old Trafford. The outlet said Manchester United are looking to strengthen their attacking options during the winter window, and reported that sources told it Balogun is also under consideration as the club weigh up possible solutions. TEAMtalk also reported that Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta remains on Manchester United's radar.
Balogun's situation at Monaco
Balogun is an AS Monaco striker. He has been left out of Monaco's European squad altogether and has made only four substitute appearances in Ligue 1 this season. Balogun came close to joining Everton before pulling out of the move after becoming unhappy with questions raised during his medical, and the deal ultimately fell through, leaving him at Monaco.
Agents working on January options
TEAMtalk reported that Balogun's proposed summer exit collapsed. The outlet also reported that Balogun's representatives are led by Jorge Mendes, and that his agents are already working on potential options for the January window.
Other clubs made aware
TEAMtalk reported that interest in Balogun is emerging from across Europe and beyond, and that a number of Premier League clubs have been sounded out. According to TEAMtalk, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Juventus are among the clubs to have been made aware of Balogun's availability. Everton have also been spoken to again after their move for Balogun collapsed towards the end of the summer window.
