- Everton have submitted an offer for AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun (25)
- Chelsea are pushing hard to sign AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara (22) with the transfer window about to close
- Monaco beat Marseille 2-0 at the Stade Louis II, with Paris Brunner scoring twice
Everton Table Bid for Balogun
Everton have made a formal move for AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun (25). Balogun, a former Arsenal player, has not featured for the Principality club this season. Filipe Luís has explained that the striker played through the FIFA World Cup while carrying a minor injury, and he is still working his way back to full fitness.
Although he has not played, Balogun was present at the Stade Louis II on Sunday night, watching from the stands as Monaco secured a 2-0 victory over Marseille. Paris Brunner scored both goals in that match and appears to be emerging as the heir apparent in attack.
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AS Monaco have been willing to sell Balogun this season, while the player himself is keen to leave. Clubs across Europe have shown significant interest, but no agreement has yet been reached. With the transfer deadline nearing, Everton are now pushing to complete a deal.
Chelsea Push for Camara as Filipe Luís Hopes for Stay
Monaco are also facing pressure over the future of midfielder Lamine Camara (22), with Chelsea pushing hard to sign him as the transfer window approaches its close.
Despite the strong links with a move to Stamford Bridge, Camara started for Monaco against Marseille on Sunday night.
At the end of the match, Camara went and sat alone in the dugout, a moment that raised questions amid the ongoing transfer speculation.
After the game, Filipe Luís was asked about Camara’s future. “I hope to keep him,” began the Brazilian. As the question was asked, Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro smiled, then listened to the full answer before leaving the room.
“You see the player that he is – unbelievable. Until the end of the transfer window, anything can happen. Everyone hopes that he stays. He is elite,” said the Monaco manager in the post-match press conference.
