01/09/2026
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Everton’s proposed £38.5M (€45M) transfer for AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun risks collapse at the eleventh hour after the 25-year-old failed his medical examination.
The United States international had been authorized to fly in for routine medical assessments after Everton agreed a deal that would have made him the second-most expensive signing in the club's history. However, medical diagnostics revealed an underlying physical issue that Everton staff determined would prevent him from being available immediately.
Reports from France initially broke the news that the deal was in serious jeopardy, with subsequent updates suggesting that the transfer is officially off; however Sky Sports are reporting the club insists they are trying to get it completed.
If it does breakdown, this would leave David Moyes facing a late striking conundrum. With Beto having completed a £17M move to Fiorentina earlier in the day, Everton are left light in attack as the transfer window draws to a close.
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Jack Convery
2 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:40:14
2 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:40:14
Everton's £42.8m move for AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun is on the verge of collapse, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Toffees agreed a deal with the Ligue 1 side on Monday night, with personal terms agreed with the American striker ahead of his return to the Premier League before the transfer window closes at 11pm.
But it has now emerged that a deal may not progress after all after the player underwent a medical, and the player could now return to the Principality club for the 2026-27 season.
Maybe he caught something when he kissed Trump's arse.
The Toffees agreed a deal with the Ligue 1 side on Monday night, with personal terms agreed with the American striker ahead of his return to the Premier League before the transfer window closes at 11pm.
But it has now emerged that a deal may not progress after all after the player underwent a medical, and the player could now return to the Principality club for the 2026-27 season.
Maybe he caught something when he kissed Trump's arse.
Mike Powell
3 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:41:27
3 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:41:27
Just seen that Balogun as failed his medical
Stephen Meighan
4 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:43:04
4 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:43:04
Absolute joke of a club.
Just fold, ye bastards.
Just fold, ye bastards.
Paul Hewitt
5 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:43:28
5 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:43:28
Bugger.
Kieran Kinsella
6 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:44:08
6 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:44:08
If it was New Years Eve and your hosting a big party, would you wait until 11pm before going to see if Tesco's was open and had any drinks left? Probably not.
Yet we constantly wait until the 11th to try and “quickly” arrange multi million pound deals involving Medicals contracts under different nations laws and work permits.
Yet we constantly wait until the 11th to try and “quickly” arrange multi million pound deals involving Medicals contracts under different nations laws and work permits.
Mike Powell
7 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:44:57
7 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:44:57
Balogun failed his medical
That leaves us with one centre-forward, for fuck's sake!
That leaves us with one centre-forward, for fuck's sake!
Phil Roberts
8 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:46:45
8 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:46:45
Just typical of this club. They knew he was going to fail his medical but they still tried to sign him.
Why do we try to sign players who are going to fail the medical? Did we not perform a pre-medical medical or maybe even a pre-medical pre-medical medical so we are not let down by him failing his medical???
Why do we try to sign players who are going to fail the medical? Did we not perform a pre-medical medical or maybe even a pre-medical pre-medical medical so we are not let down by him failing his medical???
Billy Shears
9 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:47:09
9 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:47:09
Last minute scramble for a Striker then.
Only at Everton eh!?
Only at Everton eh!?
Andrew Bentley
10 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:47:10
10 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:47:10
Here we go. Tempt us with something and then fails spectacularly and then end up with Richy at £50M even through his contract ends in 10 months as you can smell the desperation
Alan McGuffog
11 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:47:41
11 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:47:41
Dean Windass. Come on down !
James Newcombe
12 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:48:15
12 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:48:15
Something was always going to happen with this one. How bad can the medical actually be?!
Jimmy Carr
13 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:49:15
13 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:49:15
Good job we kept Micheal Keane, he's our new back-up striker.
Phil Malone Jnr
14 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:50:18
14 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:50:18
Thankyou transfer gods!!!
I fully expect the crack transfer team to pull this one out the bag with a dealsheet and say "Tah dah!!!" You're all welcome!!
We've paid nearly the same money we sold n'diaye for, for a STRIKER that scored 13 goals in 30 French ligue 1 games. He not only struggles with his first touch, but finishing isnt his strong suit. That's our man. Worst run club in the league.
I fully expect the crack transfer team to pull this one out the bag with a dealsheet and say "Tah dah!!!" You're all welcome!!
We've paid nearly the same money we sold n'diaye for, for a STRIKER that scored 13 goals in 30 French ligue 1 games. He not only struggles with his first touch, but finishing isnt his strong suit. That's our man. Worst run club in the league.
Kieran Kinsella
15 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:50:40
15 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:50:40
James
His head fell off?
His head fell off?
Ian Jones
16 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:50:46
16 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:50:46
Just asking how did the club know he'd fail the medical?
I imagine we'll be back in for Richarlison at an inflated price.
I imagine we'll be back in for Richarlison at an inflated price.
Mal van Schaick
17 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:51:08
17 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:51:08
Wtf. Richarlison back on then?
Billy Shears
18 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:51:22
18 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:51:22
Go get a young fit striker... from any fucking where!!!
Ray Jacques
19 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:53:27
19 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:53:27
I absolutely hate us, I really do
Steve Dowdeswell
20 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:54:19
20 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:54:19
Didn't we buy Nørgaard who clearly has an injury/fitness issue and is yet to play?
It's an absolute joke to leave this so late in the transfer window.
Down to one striker, no right-back, one left-back.
It's an absolute joke to leave this so late in the transfer window.
Down to one striker, no right-back, one left-back.
Olalekan Taofik
21 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:55:37
21 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:55:37
What's is the way out of this quagmire at this 11th hour?
Can we get Richarlison then?
Can we get Richarlison then?
Jim Bennings
22 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:55:44
22 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:55:44
Get these Americans and that Muppet Kinnear out of the club if this is the case.
If they seriously leave us with one striking option after this window closes, yet more criminal negligence...
If they seriously leave us with one striking option after this window closes, yet more criminal negligence...
Ian Jones
23 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:55:56
23 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:55:56
Calling Braiden Graham!!
His chance to step up...
His chance to step up...
Andy Meighan
24 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:57:20
24 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:57:20
Phil 8.
How did the club know he was going to fail a medical?
Why would they pursue the lad if they knew he was fucked???
How did the club know he was going to fail a medical?
Why would they pursue the lad if they knew he was fucked???
Rocco Bugaj
25 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:58:41
25 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:58:41
As things stand, we've let 8 players go (including Ndiaye) and brought in 6 new ones. So, what are we still missing?
Oh right: a striker, a right-back, and a left-back. The situation feels familiar somehow...
Oh right: a striker, a right-back, and a left-back. The situation feels familiar somehow...
Craig Burrell
26 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:58:47
26 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:58:47
Tyrique George, Brennan Johnson and (hopefully) Braidan Graham could all be given some game time up front to help us solve this.
Opportunity beckons for someone
Opportunity beckons for someone
Kevin Naylor
27 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:15
27 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:15
McNulty still reporting that the deal is still being worked on.
Ndiaye now confirmed to Man City.
Ndiaye now confirmed to Man City.
Kevin Prytherch
28 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:21
28 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:21
Still being worked on apparently?
Could be a bargaining tool to get a few quid shaved off.
Could be a bargaining tool to get a few quid shaved off.
Michael Bennet
29 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:42
29 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:42
Half the cunts on here didn't want Richarlison... we overpaid etc etc, and Balogun was crap...
You got what you wished for.
You got what you wished for.
David West
30 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:43
30 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:43
Now this is why you shouldn't leave it late.
Sky say Everton say it isn't dead yet, maybe a loan-to-buy deal.
Sky say Everton say it isn't dead yet, maybe a loan-to-buy deal.
Dave Lynch
31 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:54
31 Posted 01/09/2026 at 20:59:54
This is the danger of Everton's lastminute.com transfer policy.
Clubs know about players... they must've known he wasn't fit, so let's drag it out and shaft the fans... again.
Clubs know about players... they must've known he wasn't fit, so let's drag it out and shaft the fans... again.
Ian Bennett
32 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:00:15
32 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:00:15
Ndiaye, Beto, Patterson, Aznou done.
Absolutely text book by Everton. Will be a great five-a-side team.
Absolutely text book by Everton. Will be a great five-a-side team.
Nick Page
33 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:00:27
33 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:00:27
Is Kenwright doing these deals?
Ian Wilkins
34 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:01:59
34 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:01:59
2 hours to go… Chris Wood incoming, £20m..? Zirkzee incoming £50M…
Anybody at all who can stand on two legs…
The Beto thing, why sign off on it if there is any doubt with Balogun? Who would do that?
Anybody at all who can stand on two legs…
The Beto thing, why sign off on it if there is any doubt with Balogun? Who would do that?
Jerome Shields
35 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:02:32
35 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:02:32
Looks like Richarlison to the rescue.
Anthony O'Sullivan
36 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:02:46
36 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:02:46
It is mad to think we needed a striker, a right back and a left back. So we sold a striker, a right back and loaned away a left back.
Fantastic work.
This is why you get your transfer deals done early, so if someone fails a medical you have time to fix it.
Fantastic work.
This is why you get your transfer deals done early, so if someone fails a medical you have time to fix it.
David West
37 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:33
37 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:33
Needed rid of Beto anyway.
Keane offered more upfront, maybe we loan Balogun now with an option to buy.
Keane offered more upfront, maybe we loan Balogun now with an option to buy.
Andy Meighan
38 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:39
38 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:39
Sky reporting its still on.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
Andrew Ellams
39 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:46
39 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:46
Joshua Zirkzee is the contingency plan.
We need to chase these charlatans out of the club ASAP!
We need to chase these charlatans out of the club ASAP!
Jimmy Carr
40 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:50
40 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:03:50
The highly professional, intensely competent, business focussed Americans just know how to get these things done...
Ian Wilkins
41 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:04:43
41 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:04:43
I guess we're now renegotiating because his injury means he can't play for a few months.
What a stupid position to be in having let Beto go…
What a stupid position to be in having let Beto go…
Mick O\\\'Malley
42 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:05:23
42 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:05:23
Joshua Zirkzee could be the last minute saviour ffs, why leave everything til the last minute?
Graham Haines
43 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:05:49
43 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:05:49
Shambles every year, nothing changes regardless of ownership.
Surely Kinnear is finished -- he has lost any credibility he may have had in this window.
Surely Kinnear is finished -- he has lost any credibility he may have had in this window.
Christy Ring
44 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:06:10
44 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:06:10
Sky just reported now, Ndiaye complete move, and Everton say Balogan deal not over yet, even though now looking at Zirkzee, typical Everton
Shaun Parker
45 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:06:26
45 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:06:26
Was the deal ever on 🤷♂️
Funny isn’t it in that we signed Norguard who would have failed a medical if he was injured.
Same old Everton shit show.
Nothing changes.
We are left to run around looking for scraps on deadline day.
Fucking joke.
Funny isn’t it in that we signed Norguard who would have failed a medical if he was injured.
Same old Everton shit show.
Nothing changes.
We are left to run around looking for scraps on deadline day.
Fucking joke.
Nick Page
46 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:07:11
46 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:07:11
Zirkzee. Loool. Quick lads, check the book of players who we bid for and never came. Honestly this is the worst run football club in history.
Kevin Naylor
47 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:07:50
47 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:07:50
Z player for Z cars, very fitting.
Christy Ring
48 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:07:50
48 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:07:50
I think they're ringing Trump.
Dave Lynch
49 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:08:03
49 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:08:03
Don't fret...Mike Gaynes will be on shortly defending his fellow American charlatans, telling us how they are Making Everton Great Again (MEGA).
Ray Jacques
50 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:08:24
50 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:08:24
Where's Lukaku, he could just about run in the World Cup
Mihir Ambardekar
51 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:08:47
51 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:08:47
How does a transfer be called off?
We signed Norgaard with an injury. In the past, we signed Andre Gomes injured.
We signed Norgaard with an injury. In the past, we signed Andre Gomes injured.
Paul Clements
52 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:09:46
52 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:09:46
Surely Beto shouldn't have been allowed to leave until everything was in place with Balogun, both signing at the same time after both medicals to prevent this.
In any walk of life, morons like our board would be sacked for total incompetence. I think this is the maddest I've been with this disaster of a club.
In any walk of life, morons like our board would be sacked for total incompetence. I think this is the maddest I've been with this disaster of a club.
Ray Jacques
53 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:10:01
53 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:10:01
Zirkzee, the buffoon Kinnear must be on the last letter of the alphabet. Desperate.
Kunal Desai
54 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:10:25
54 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:10:25
Basket case of a club.
The moto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum should be removed for good.
Banter club.
The moto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum should be removed for good.
Banter club.
Dale Self
55 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:14:42
55 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:14:42
Survived the Armstrong fiasco, move deadwood out, about had the squad more balanced despite the ridiculous interviews, and then this.
I would say they have received a lesson or two. Let's hope they learned from this episode.
I would say they have received a lesson or two. Let's hope they learned from this episode.
Christy Ring
56 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:15:13
56 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:15:13
Alan Myers saying still working on deal, but enquired about Zirkzee, dodgy?
Danny Baily
57 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:16:48
57 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:16:48
Should have held fire on finalising the Beto deal. Could be in a really bad position in just over an hour's time.
Rocco Bugaj
58 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:17:42
58 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:17:42
For God's sake, not Zirkzee! Everyone at Bayern was glad when he left! He didn't impress in the Premier League either.
As for Balogun: According to his coach, he played with a "minor" injury during the World Cup. It still hasn't fully healed. So, Balogun really isn't at 100%.
As for Balogun: According to his coach, he played with a "minor" injury during the World Cup. It still hasn't fully healed. So, Balogun really isn't at 100%.
Mark Doyle
59 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:18:00
59 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:18:00
This club is a joke.
Mick O\\\'Malley
60 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:19:18
60 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:19:18
Kunai agreed, instead of playing Grand old Team when the team walks on the oitch we could now play the theme tune from the Muppet show
Weve spent all day fucking around with this transfer and with less than 2 hours left we now have to decide whether to sign an injured player or hope we can get Zirkzee over the line in less than 2 hours, I'm sorry but this an embarrassment from our crack recruitment team, I was quite happy this morning but you can always rely on Everton to kick you in the goolies and let you down yet again,.also I cant imagine Dour.Dave will be to happy if we end up with no one
Weve spent all day fucking around with this transfer and with less than 2 hours left we now have to decide whether to sign an injured player or hope we can get Zirkzee over the line in less than 2 hours, I'm sorry but this an embarrassment from our crack recruitment team, I was quite happy this morning but you can always rely on Everton to kick you in the goolies and let you down yet again,.also I cant imagine Dour.Dave will be to happy if we end up with no one
Andrew Merrick
61 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:19:40
61 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:19:40
Hard to believe this, last minute. com, Ace transfer business guys.
Tom Bowers
62 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:20:34
62 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:20:34
Only Everton could screw this up.
Only one striker now if Balogun deal is off.
Maybe we can get Zirkzee on loan.
He isn't that bad.
Only one striker now if Balogun deal is off.
Maybe we can get Zirkzee on loan.
He isn't that bad.
Nick Page
63 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:20:44
63 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:20:44
Everton must be the bossest football club in the World to come to injured. Must have fucking Thai “physios”
Mark Doyle
64 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:20:46
64 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:20:46
So we have sold Beto have one striker who I wouldn't call a striker. Sold two full backs without backup. And sold our best player by a country mile and spent 38.5 million on grealish 31 on loan for a year. Is this some kind of sick joke? I mean only everton. A newly promoted team would do better. This is laughable
Rocco Bugaj
65 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:22:20
65 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:22:20
We are not a joke of a club!
The club will always be bigger than incompetent staff or unmotivated mercenaries!
UTFT
The club will always be bigger than incompetent staff or unmotivated mercenaries!
UTFT
Kevin Molloy
66 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:22:46
66 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:22:46
the Americans are absent and incompetent. this has been building for a year, ever since they appointed Kinnear. Kinnear had little to no top level experience, and was given the keys to the kingdom to remodel the whole club. He had been bumping along in the championship. And he appointed a bunch of no marks. this is blunder after blunder. they don't understand or particularly care about football. they re sports investors, with their eye firmly on the bottom line. the most important event for them today was to get Ndiaye done. And they did that. Job done. As long as we don't get relegated they don//t care where we finish.
Jay Harris
67 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:23:06
67 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:23:06
We probably haven’t got the money do are trying to get a loan to buy agreement.
TFG professional and ethical!!
I think not.
They are turning v us in to s laughing stock.
TFG professional and ethical!!
I think not.
They are turning v us in to s laughing stock.
Olalekan Taofik
68 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:23:58
68 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:23:58
hopefully, good news still being expected regarding new striker(s) coming in.
David West
69 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:24:26
69 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:24:26
I mean if we sign him and he's a fucking season ticket holder on the treatment table it's the clubs fault.
If we don't sign him over serious fitness concerns, the clubs a joke.
Club can't win now ! How you going to get zirkzee medical done in 90mins ?
Take balogun on a loan to buy.
If we don't sign him over serious fitness concerns, the clubs a joke.
Club can't win now ! How you going to get zirkzee medical done in 90mins ?
Take balogun on a loan to buy.
Andy Meighan
70 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:25:51
70 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:25:51
And still no specialised right back.
Oh dear Aberdeen Angus you really have made yourself look a right twat after them recent embarrassing interviews you gave.
This club suck the life out of you, absolute shit show. I hope this Balogun deal isn't dead in the water but let's face it its not looking good.
Oh dear Aberdeen Angus you really have made yourself look a right twat after them recent embarrassing interviews you gave.
This club suck the life out of you, absolute shit show. I hope this Balogun deal isn't dead in the water but let's face it its not looking good.
Nick Page
71 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:26:06
71 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:26:06
“Turning us into a laughing stock”
Absolutely love that
Absolutely love that
Rocco Bugaj
72 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:26:34
72 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:26:34
Zirkzee recorded 5 goals and 2 assists in the Premier League over two seasons (56 games). How is he supposed to help us? His stats are worse than those of Barry, Beto, Richarlison...
George Freeman
73 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:27:58
73 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:27:58
David, they would need to submit a deal sheet to get a two hour extension and the medical staff working late but they need Zirkzee's agreement first.
Bill Gall
74 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:29:29
74 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:29:29
At least we have 1 happy player in Barry he has no competition now for a striker
Ian Wilkins
75 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:29:45
75 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:29:45
You end up with one fragile forward ( Barry) and you’re really in the doo dah.
No competent people would end up in this position.
You can carry Norgaard for a while because we have other options, and maybe the price reflected the injury.
Maybe a revised deal here reflects the injury to Belogun, but we have one fit forward.
George, Johnson can’t cover this, Graham is miles off it.
Pure pantomime.
As said above this would not be accepted in any other business. There would be repercussions.
No competent people would end up in this position.
You can carry Norgaard for a while because we have other options, and maybe the price reflected the injury.
Maybe a revised deal here reflects the injury to Belogun, but we have one fit forward.
George, Johnson can’t cover this, Graham is miles off it.
Pure pantomime.
As said above this would not be accepted in any other business. There would be repercussions.
Rocco Bugaj
76 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:31:25
76 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:31:25
What do you want with Zirkzee? The kid doesn't score goals. I'd rather loan or buy someone else. Someone from the Championship, for all I care. But Zirkzee?! Seriously?!
James Marshall
77 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:33:14
77 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:33:14
I don't understand all the posts blaming the club for Balogun being injured - sorry but how is that Everton's fault?
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something?
Maik Gains
78 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:33:52
78 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:33:52
Everyone, please be calm. They're American; they know what they're doing.
Christy Ring
79 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:34:00
79 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:34:00
Didn't we sign Norgaard and he's still injured, a total joke from top to bottom.
Ged Simpson
80 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:34:02
80 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:34:02
Hard to care now.
Pete Neilson
81 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:34:29
81 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:34:29
May as well give Giroud a call. Utter incompetence.
Craig Walker
82 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:35:52
82 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:35:52
It’s Everton’s fault for leaving a medical until 2 hours to go when we’ve had since January to identify targets. It’s Everton’s fault for selling Beto without sorting out a replacement.
James Marshall
83 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:38:03
83 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:38:03
But Everton don't dictate the market - deadline day is the busiest day because clubs, players and agents get the best deals that way.
That is NOT Everton's fault - you just don't understand how the economics of football work
That is NOT Everton's fault - you just don't understand how the economics of football work
Rocco Bugaj
84 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:38:24
84 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:38:24
Benzema, Vlahovic, without contract
Andrew Ellams
85 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:38:45
85 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:38:45
Why would players like Branthwaite and Garner want to be part of this shit show
Ian Wilkins
86 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:39:00
86 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:39:00
Lyon said Balogun was injured, he hadn’t played. They said he had played the World cup with an injury and it hadn’t healed/ recovered.
Does that not put you on your guard?
Do you not make sure you’re happy with his medical condition before you let Beto go.
Part of the problem is that like AMN Balogun wasn’t first choice, we’re racing round at the death picking up last minute options.
This is what you get when you act in this way.
As things stand we’ve managed to seriously weaken this squad.
Does that not put you on your guard?
Do you not make sure you’re happy with his medical condition before you let Beto go.
Part of the problem is that like AMN Balogun wasn’t first choice, we’re racing round at the death picking up last minute options.
This is what you get when you act in this way.
As things stand we’ve managed to seriously weaken this squad.
James Marshall
87 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:41:47
87 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:41:47
But it isn't up to us to dictate - we're a mid table side with very little bargaining power in the modern game. We have no choice but to do business this way.
It won't be through choice, it'll be because clubs, players and agents make it so.
Deadline day/the transfer window is designed entirely to squeeze as much out of clubs as possible. It's one big house of cards that Everton don't control.
It won't be through choice, it'll be because clubs, players and agents make it so.
Deadline day/the transfer window is designed entirely to squeeze as much out of clubs as possible. It's one big house of cards that Everton don't control.
Rocco Bugaj
88 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:42:47
88 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:42:47
Why isn't the medical check-up done earlier? That way, you could minimize that kind of last-minute rush!
Nigel Scowen
89 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:30
89 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:30
James@83
I suspect you are wasting your breath here James.
I suspect you are wasting your breath here James.
Bill Gall
90 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:35
90 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:35
Why worry we can have him fit by Easter.
Dave Whitwell
91 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:49
91 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:49
This is absolutely shocking, my guess is it’s a minor issue and they are trying to get the price down, if we’re in such dire straits financially why sell N’Daiye 20% below market value, we are shit at selling and even worse at buying, now the best part of £30m offer for zirkzee who’s scored 5 goals.
Imagine the worse scenario possible and that’s where we always end up.
I’m absolutely done 45 years of supporting this club, I’m both proud to be an Evertonian in the way we grouped together to prevent the sale of Armstrong, especially this away fans singing there hearts out on Sat, and at the same time could never have been less proud to be an Evertonian with the shit show of management that runs our club. We are an absolute laughing stock.
Imagine the worse scenario possible and that’s where we always end up.
I’m absolutely done 45 years of supporting this club, I’m both proud to be an Evertonian in the way we grouped together to prevent the sale of Armstrong, especially this away fans singing there hearts out on Sat, and at the same time could never have been less proud to be an Evertonian with the shit show of management that runs our club. We are an absolute laughing stock.
Kieran Kinsella
92 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:53
92 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:43:53
Ian
What does it have to do with Lyon?
What does it have to do with Lyon?
James Marshall
93 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:44:35
93 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:44:35
"Everton say the deal to bring Folarin Balogun to the club is still being worked on amid reports there were issues with the move.
The 25-year-old American has been on Merseyside since lunch time having a medical but reports in France have suggested there were problems."
He's been here all day, it's not as last minute as you think. Often these deals are thrashed out ahead of time to some extent - multi million pound deals rarely happen in one day but the deals themselves go to the last minute for the reasons I've already stated.
The 25-year-old American has been on Merseyside since lunch time having a medical but reports in France have suggested there were problems."
He's been here all day, it's not as last minute as you think. Often these deals are thrashed out ahead of time to some extent - multi million pound deals rarely happen in one day but the deals themselves go to the last minute for the reasons I've already stated.
Jim Bennings
94 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:44:44
94 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:44:44
Jack the Ripper doing our medicals or what FFS
Gavin Johnson
95 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:44:51
95 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:44:51
Hopefully this is the usual TFG tactic of trying to get a better deal. Absolute circus club if we end up with one striker when the window closes.
John Davies
96 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:45:02
96 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:45:02
Absolute embarrassment of a club. Owned and run by bloody amateurs.
Christ, how far have we fallen? In my 65 years following Everton I think we have actually reached the lowest point I have witnessed. The club is a joke and my heart has been torn out. But the people who own the club couldn't give a shit about that. I cannot express my feelings towards them openly or I'd be banned from this website for life.
Christ, how far have we fallen? In my 65 years following Everton I think we have actually reached the lowest point I have witnessed. The club is a joke and my heart has been torn out. But the people who own the club couldn't give a shit about that. I cannot express my feelings towards them openly or I'd be banned from this website for life.
Jeff Armstrong
97 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:46:00
97 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:46:00
Even if Balogun gets over the line how long before he is fit? especially Moyes fit, Norgarrd has been here about 6 weeks and still no sign of him playing, not even for the U21’s for match fitness.
Tommy Carter
98 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:47:01
98 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:47:01
Joke football club. With a joke manager. As if you sell your best player. Why on earth have sold N’Diaye. We absolutely didn’t have to. It made some modicum of sense when Grealish, Maitland-Niles, Richarlison and Balogun were coming in. The overall picture was that we’d have a healthier squad in terms of numbers and some comparable quality.
We’ve sold Beto, Tim and Patterson as well as N’Diaye. Cover in 3 positions. 2 of which we are incredible short in and possibly our best player.
In return we have Grealish whose career is on a downward curve and Maitland Niles who I’m not convinced is a right back of premier league standard - it’s not his natural position.
We’ve signed Norgaard who is crocked. Rohl has a poor injury record and who knows if Hackney will prove to be premier league quality. Coleman is also gone from the club and whilst hardly contributing on the pitch, he was still a leader in an environment where there seems to be very few.
To have to rely on Thierno Barry alone is absolute negligence of the highest order. If he gets injured or picks up a ban - what’s the plan then?
This is a disgrace. I’m livid.
We’ve sold Beto, Tim and Patterson as well as N’Diaye. Cover in 3 positions. 2 of which we are incredible short in and possibly our best player.
In return we have Grealish whose career is on a downward curve and Maitland Niles who I’m not convinced is a right back of premier league standard - it’s not his natural position.
We’ve signed Norgaard who is crocked. Rohl has a poor injury record and who knows if Hackney will prove to be premier league quality. Coleman is also gone from the club and whilst hardly contributing on the pitch, he was still a leader in an environment where there seems to be very few.
To have to rely on Thierno Barry alone is absolute negligence of the highest order. If he gets injured or picks up a ban - what’s the plan then?
This is a disgrace. I’m livid.
Rocco Bugaj
99 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:47:26
99 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:47:26
Just over an hour left. Does anyone still believe another player is coming in? In my opinion, it’s over. We’ve let eight players go and brought in five. We’re still missing a right-back, a left-back, and a striker. We do have some money for that, though.
Nick Page
100 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:47:37
100 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:47:37
James. Are the well run mid table clubs with no bargaining power, Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford running around with their arses on fire in deadline day? I can’t see them…
They probably identified most of their transfer targets last year, followed them, then got bids in early. That’s what competent football clubs do
They probably identified most of their transfer targets last year, followed them, then got bids in early. That’s what competent football clubs do
Danny Baily
101 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:48:18
101 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:48:18
Could we have avoided this shit show by selling Armstrong as planned? Maybe our intervention wasn't all that helpful.
Gavin Johnson
102 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:48:27
102 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:48:27
We signed an injured Norgaard, so we better sign Balogun. There will be TFG out protests if we don't bring in a striker.
Mal van Schaick
103 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:48:59
103 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:48:59
Underwhelming in the organised chaos.
Josh Horne
104 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:49:01
104 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:49:01
Rondon?
Ian Wilkins
105 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:50:20
105 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:50:20
What this has to do with Lyon is that they declared an injury up front. One that had been in play for a while. I'm saying that should have put us on notice that there could be an issue.
When you know there's an existing injury, then for Christ's sake, bottom it out before you let your second forward leave.
That's just common sense, isn't it?
When you know there's an existing injury, then for Christ's sake, bottom it out before you let your second forward leave.
That's just common sense, isn't it?
James Marshall
106 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:51:46
106 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:51:46
Nick, all three of those clubs have been very well run in recent years - we haven't. We're still cleaning up the shit show so they have more bargaining power than we do.
Also, there are exceptions to every rule.
The point stands about deadline day and the transfer window, no matter how you try to counter it.
Loads of top clubs are also scrambling around on the last day.
Also, there are exceptions to every rule.
The point stands about deadline day and the transfer window, no matter how you try to counter it.
Loads of top clubs are also scrambling around on the last day.
Andrew Ellams
107 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:51:49
107 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:51:49
Sunderlands owner travels to France personally to get a deal for Malick Fofana over the line.
Our shysters are still anonymous, even to the manager.
Our shysters are still anonymous, even to the manager.
Michael Kenrick
108 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:52:22
108 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:52:22
Bottom it out?
What the fuck???
What the fuck???
Nick Page
109 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:52:39
109 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:52:39
Everton could get bought by Elon Musk and be the richest club in the world for four seconds, and then the fella would die in a Tesla hit by a SpaceX rocket whilst tweeting how ace we were on X. And still survive a relegation battle.
James Marshall
110 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:52:51
110 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:52:51
Ian@105
Balogun plays for Monaco, not Lyon
Balogun plays for Monaco, not Lyon
Tony Hughes
111 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:53:10
111 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:53:10
Keep your powder dry, we were told, there's still a hour to go.
What a mess of a window!
What a mess of a window!
Tom Bowers
112 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:55:24
112 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:55:24
We got a right back.
We are gonna need him because we have nothing up front that's gonna win us lots of games so it will be the usual defensive dogged style that Moyes loves.
We are gonna need him because we have nothing up front that's gonna win us lots of games so it will be the usual defensive dogged style that Moyes loves.
Tony Hughes
113 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:56:24
113 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:56:24
What is Balogun's injury?
Surely we knew of this injury before we began the chase?
Surely we knew of this injury before we began the chase?
Ian Wilkins
114 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:56:32
114 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:56:32
James,
Confused selling clubs with AMN, but you get my point.
Confused selling clubs with AMN, but you get my point.
Kunal Desai
115 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:59:43
115 Posted 01/09/2026 at 21:59:43
Sorry, but this is not a new era under TFG or Kinnear.
They tried to push through the sale of our young star, tells you everything about these owners. They don't care.
5 players out and none in. Terrible.
They tried to push through the sale of our young star, tells you everything about these owners. They don't care.
5 players out and none in. Terrible.
Nick Page
116 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:00:12
116 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:00:12
Imagine how much money the likes of that complete goon Kinnear are coining from Everton. It beggars belief.
They spend more time working out their pitiful excuses to con the fanbase over and over.
They spend more time working out their pitiful excuses to con the fanbase over and over.
Gavin Johnson
117 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:00:28
117 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:00:28
Tony #113
Of course they should have known. A well run club would.
But this is Everton... we do things differently.
Of course they should have known. A well run club would.
But this is Everton... we do things differently.
Tommy Carter
118 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:01:27
118 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:01:27
@100 Nick. Tremendous observation and I couldn’t agree more. Brighton also held firm on Minteh as another example to Everton Football Club.
They jettisoned their original plan to sell Armstrong. Why? If they are competent people running the club then who cares what the fans think. If they think that’s the best move for the football club - and will take the club forward - then they should stick to their plan. Would the supporters have liked it or understood? Maybe not - but they’ll soon wind their necks in if the club progresses and moves forward. That’s the point isn’t it? Fans don’t run football clubs because we are not meant to have the expertise, skills and experience that these people are meant to have.
Yes - the thoughts and feelings of the supporters should be considered as part of any process but nothing more than that.
The reality is that they have absolutely no clue what they’re doing. This is amateur and embarrassing. The supporters really are the only thing that have kept this club afloat at this level for so long
They jettisoned their original plan to sell Armstrong. Why? If they are competent people running the club then who cares what the fans think. If they think that’s the best move for the football club - and will take the club forward - then they should stick to their plan. Would the supporters have liked it or understood? Maybe not - but they’ll soon wind their necks in if the club progresses and moves forward. That’s the point isn’t it? Fans don’t run football clubs because we are not meant to have the expertise, skills and experience that these people are meant to have.
Yes - the thoughts and feelings of the supporters should be considered as part of any process but nothing more than that.
The reality is that they have absolutely no clue what they’re doing. This is amateur and embarrassing. The supporters really are the only thing that have kept this club afloat at this level for so long
James Marshall
119 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:03:10
119 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:03:10
So I've just done some digging on this, and the only person who has reported that there's been an issue with the medical, is a French guy on X called Fabrice Hawkins.
All his posts are **EXCLUSIVES** and he seems to affiliate with RMC Sports in France(RMC is a bit like TNT Sports over here). Every other outlet reporting this relates to his one post on X.
There is literally nothing else online - nothing official about the so called 'failed medical'.
All his posts are **EXCLUSIVES** and he seems to affiliate with RMC Sports in France(RMC is a bit like TNT Sports over here). Every other outlet reporting this relates to his one post on X.
There is literally nothing else online - nothing official about the so called 'failed medical'.
Jack Convery
120 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:04:06
120 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:04:06
He had a serious shoulder injury in 24/25 season. Maybe it's got something to do with that.
Anthony Dwyer
121 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:04:32
121 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:04:32
The biggest disappointment from this is the club actually think we as a fan base believe anything they say.
They bid for Balogun last minute and never knew he was injured !?!?!
Ffs we get the absolute puss taking out of us.
Moyes will still get the blame off a few on here, tbh he should walk, especially after we took such a measly bid for Ndiaye, he's left to pick up the pieces.
Sooner we can get proper owners the better.
Shit show.
They bid for Balogun last minute and never knew he was injured !?!?!
Ffs we get the absolute puss taking out of us.
Moyes will still get the blame off a few on here, tbh he should walk, especially after we took such a measly bid for Ndiaye, he's left to pick up the pieces.
Sooner we can get proper owners the better.
Shit show.
James Marshall
122 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:05:21
122 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:05:21
From the RMC website:
Folarin Balogun (Monaco) failed his medical at Everton
His transfer to Everton was imminent, but Monaco's American striker Folarin Balogun (25 years old) failed his medical with the Toffees, according to our information. A move to the Liverpool club now seems very unlikely, unless there's a last-minute change of heart.
"According to our information". Hmm..
Folarin Balogun (Monaco) failed his medical at Everton
His transfer to Everton was imminent, but Monaco's American striker Folarin Balogun (25 years old) failed his medical with the Toffees, according to our information. A move to the Liverpool club now seems very unlikely, unless there's a last-minute change of heart.
"According to our information". Hmm..
Derek Thomas
123 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:05:22
123 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:05:22
All I can hear is the sound of laughter from beyond the grave.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
Nick Page
124 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:06:06
124 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:06:06
Purslow on Sky should be a good watch.
Iain Johnston
125 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:06:08
125 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:06:08
It's a strange one as at no point has Balogun be been registered injured for either Monaco or USA or unavailable to play. Monaco insist he's ready but due to his late return from the WC squad he needs conditioning.
Pochettino said at the WC he had a slight thigh strain? He played 4 games and scored 3 goals, is that indicative of an injured player??
It appears that Moyes et al wanted him ready for the Man Utd game for which, even if he wasn't carrying any type of 'strain' he still wouldn't be match fit.
For me there's more to this and my gut is that it's money related. Maybe Monaco want more to cover the 17.5% they have to give to Arsenal?
Pochettino said at the WC he had a slight thigh strain? He played 4 games and scored 3 goals, is that indicative of an injured player??
It appears that Moyes et al wanted him ready for the Man Utd game for which, even if he wasn't carrying any type of 'strain' he still wouldn't be match fit.
For me there's more to this and my gut is that it's money related. Maybe Monaco want more to cover the 17.5% they have to give to Arsenal?
Christy Ring
126 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:06:12
126 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:06:12
Balogun was here this morning for his medical, Beto completed his medical and signed around 4pm... How did it take until 3 hours before the window closes to find out Balogun failed his medical???
A total cock up, and what a recruitment team we have, you don't sell your only other striker before you have a replacement in.
Remember this morning when Fulham wouldn't let Tete go until they found a replacement, couldn't get one, so he wasn't sold? That's how you do business!!!
A total cock up, and what a recruitment team we have, you don't sell your only other striker before you have a replacement in.
Remember this morning when Fulham wouldn't let Tete go until they found a replacement, couldn't get one, so he wasn't sold? That's how you do business!!!
Jim Bennings
127 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:07:25
127 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:07:25
Descending into an absolute farce this window with it just exposing how pathetic these owners are and Kinnear is a mere Muppet.
How can you have still not announced the Grealish, Maitland Niles deals and allow the Balogun deal to fall through after a medical yet we sign Noorgard who I'm hearing is injured for three months himself?
How can we allow this window to close with one striker on offer?
Fucking embarrassing
How can you have still not announced the Grealish, Maitland Niles deals and allow the Balogun deal to fall through after a medical yet we sign Noorgard who I'm hearing is injured for three months himself?
How can we allow this window to close with one striker on offer?
Fucking embarrassing
Mal van Schaick
128 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:08:52
128 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:08:52
Zirkzee couldn’t hit a barn door.
Martin Berry
129 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:09:10
129 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:09:10
James 119#
So true how these rumors start, thanks for your research
So true how these rumors start, thanks for your research
Robin Emmerson
130 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:09:13
130 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:09:13
Notwithstanding the absolute total incompetence over the Balogun affair, now we're looking at Red Manc cast-offs (well not even that good). For f**k sake Alan Irvine would be a better bet up front. Still at least we dodged a bullet with Tete or was that through accident rather than design!
Nick Page
131 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:09:17
131 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:09:17
Derek @123. The Emperor has no clothes
James Marshall
132 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:10:19
132 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:10:19
Man Utd rejected the Zirkzee offer
Nick Page
133 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:11:37
133 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:11:37
Even Myersy can’t put any lipstick on this pig
Andrew Ellams
134 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:12:20
134 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:12:20
The Zirkzee offer rejected. How bad does the next hour go to convince Moyes to walk away?
Christy Ring
135 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:07
135 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:07
Myers just said Utd have said no to Zirkzee deal, too late in the day, an absolute shambles.
Jamie Sweet
136 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:53
136 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:53
Club just announced Grealish on X, and all the replies are basically just telling them to fuck off!
The natives are getting restless.
The natives are getting restless.
Jack Convery
137 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:54
137 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:54
As was said in Life of Brian - he's making it up as he goes along !
Gavin Johnson
138 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:56
138 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:13:56
Heads have gotta roll over this circus.
Denver Daniels
139 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:14:26
139 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:14:26
I mean Zirkzee really!! Freaking hilarious. Not really a typical striker so don't expect any goals. Interesting signing for sure.
Mark Ryan
140 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:14:27
140 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:14:27
One good thing coming out of Deadline Day is that Moyes won't be able to annoy us all by substituting Barry on 80 minutes for Beto. Every cloud .
Nick Page
141 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:14:50
141 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:14:50
Anthony @121. The club has been taking the piss out the fans since Spinwright claimed he saved Everton. But like the British electorate, you just can’t trust idiots.
Scott Hamilton
142 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:16:07
142 Posted 01/09/2026 at 22:16:07
Grealish confirmed
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