Spurs consider shock move for Balogun

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a sensational move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, with intermediaries offering the United States international to the club amid uncertainty over his Ligue 1 future. According to The Sun, discussions have already begun between Spurs and the player’s representatives as Roberto De Zerbi looks to reinforce his attacking options. Balogun left Arsenal for Monaco in 2023 after a 15‑year association with the club, but his profile surged again during the recent World Cup.

The forward became the center of global controversy when a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was unexpectedly deferred following U.S. President Donald Trump’s direct appeal to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The decision allowed Balogun to play in the last‑16 match against Belgium, triggering widespread criticism over perceived political interference in disciplinary matters. Despite the backlash, his performances kept him in the spotlight, and Spurs now see an opportunity to bring the 25‑year‑old back to north London.