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However, they could turn their attention to Balogun, after a new update emerged.
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What is the latest on Everton and Folarin Balogun?
Everton may well have doubts over Richarlison's injury record.
The Times' Paul Joyce claimed on Sunday that the Merseysiders hold a "strong interest" in Balogun.
Everton’s need to sell means discussions with Tottenham Hotspur over Iliman Ndiaye. Richarlison would be a separate deal, but Everton have had a strong interest in AS Monaco’s Folarin Balogun.
Everton were discussing with Nottingham Forest signing right-back Ola Aina before…
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He also managed to grab three goals and one assist in four World Cup matches during the tournament this summer.
In comparison, Richarlison has managed 32 goals and 15 assists in 134 matches for the N17 side.
That suggests that Balogun would be the better signing, as he has a similar record in less games while playing for a team in one of Europe's top-five leagues.
The 31-cap United States international has earned the approval of his national team boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Speaking in October 2025, the former Tottenham boss said: “Always a striker need to fill the net, and his work ethic is amazing in the way that he always is available in every single aspect of the game, with and without the ball."
He is also four years younger than the Spurs man, so that may appeal to the Friedkin Group and the recruitment team.
If he could bring what he already knows to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, it could prove to be a solid investment for the Toffees.