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05 Aug 2026, 18:05

Football transfer rumours: Balogun close to Tottenham

  • Tottenham are interested in signing Folarin Balogun from AS Monaco; however, it is reported that the deal could fall through due to a clause in the agreement.
  • In the rumours, it is claimed that Victor Osimhen and Nicolas Jackson could be Tottenham’s targets; however, it is said that the deal for Jackson has not been agreed.
  • Manchester City, meanwhile, are said to be considering a move for the German midfielder İlkay Gündoğan, but it is also claimed that the player could be closer to staying with his current club.

Tottenham are reportedly in talks with Folarin Balogun over a move from AS Monaco, too, with the report adding that a deal is still not certain. ESPN reports that Balogun would be open to joining Tottenham, but that talks with the club are ongoing and the transfer could still fall through.

According to Balogun, his preferred destination is Tottenham, and he could be interested in joining the club if the terms are right. The Guardian also says that Tottenham are interested in the player, but that a deal has not been agreed due to the clause in the contract.

As for other reports, The Guardian says Tottenham could be looking at a move for the player in question, but that the deal will depend on whether the negotiations with the current club succeed. The Guardian also reports that Manchester City are monitoring the situation with the player.

Manchester City, according to The Guardian and TEAMtalk, are also close to signing İlkay Gündoğan from Borussia Dortmund, with the player’s contract set to expire. ESPN adds that Chelsea are interested in a transfer for the player, but that the club is still deciding whether to proceed.

In the latest round of transfer rumours, ESPN writes that Nottingham Forest are trying to sign the player, but that the move is complicated by the clause in the contract. The Guardian, meanwhile, says that the player is of interest to Roma as well. The Guardian also reports that Djurgårdens IF are interested in signing the player from Boreham Wood.

Tags: Sport/Football

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