Fiorentina are considering a loan move for Folarin Balogun as the AS Monaco striker’s future becomes increasingly uncertain, according to Santi Aouna.
The Italian club are looking to strengthen their attack and have reportedly expressed an interest in the United States international. Fiorentina are studying whether it would be possible to bring Balogun to the club on a temporary basis.
However, Fiorentina face competition from Everton, who are also monitoring the situation closely. The Toffees could soon make their interest more concrete as they assess whether they can persuade Monaco to allow the forward to leave.
Balogun joined Monaco with significant expectations and remains under contract with the Ligue 1 club until June 2028. The striker, who is of Nigerian origin, continues to command a substantial value in the transfer market, with Transfermarkt estimating his worth at 50 million euros.
That valuation and the length of Balogun’s contract could make negotiations difficult for any club attempting to sign him permanently. A loan arrangement would therefore provide Fiorentina with a potential route to complete the deal, while allowing Monaco to retain control over the player’s longer-term future.
Everton’s involvement could make the situation more complicated for the Italian side. Fiorentina will have to contend with the Premier League club if they are to secure Balogun’s temporary move.
For Balogun, a departure on loan could offer the opportunity to play more regularly and rebuild his momentum. His position at Monaco now appears to be open, although neither a transfer nor a departure has been confirmed.
The United States forward arrived in the Principality with high hopes, but the possibility of a temporary move suggests his immediate prospects at Monaco may be under review. Fiorentina’s interest and Everton’s monitoring have created two possible destinations should the club decide that a loan would benefit the player and the team.
Monaco are due to play their third Ligue 1 match of the season against Paris Saint-Germain in the near future. The match will take place as Balogun’s potential transfer remains unresolved.
Betting company 1xBet lists Monaco at 6.60 to win, with a draw priced at 5.20 and a Paris Saint-Germain victory at 1.36. The source article also includes a link inviting readers to download 1xBet.
