Manchester United have been approached over a possible January move for Folarin Balogun, according to TeamTalk, with the Monaco forward emerging as one of several options being explored as Old Trafford plans for the winter market.
The 25-year-old finds himself in an increasingly difficult position in Ligue 1. TeamTalk reports that Balogun is “available ahead of the January transfer window”, and the timing is notable. United are looking closely at centre-forward possibilities, with recruitment staff assessing who can add depth, goals and a different profile in the second half of the season.
Balogun’s recent trajectory explains why his representatives are now active. His proposed summer departure from Monaco broke down, and his minutes have since dried up. He “came close to joining Everton before pulling out of the move after becoming unhappy with questions raised during his medical”, a development that left him stuck in a squad where his role has diminished further.
Balogun Situation Puts Man Utd on Alert
The latest update suggests Monaco are open to a solution. Balogun has been “left out of Monaco’s European squad altogether” and has made “only four substitute appearances in Ligue 1 this season”, while “20-year-old forward Paris Brunner” has moved ahead of him in the pecking order.
That backdrop has triggered movement behind the scenes. TeamTalk states that Balogun’s agents, “led by Jorge Mendes, are already working on potential options for the January window”, and United are among the clubs contacted. More specifically, “Man Utd are among those to have been approached”, with the player’s “availability” now “put to Old Trafford as they assess the market”.
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That does not mean a deal is advanced, nor that Balogun is first choice. It does, however, place him firmly in the conversation as United review what is realistically attainable in January.
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