Manchester United are believed to be considering a move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun.
Although Benjamin Sesko had an encouraging debut season to build on, Manchester United are considering a move for another forward this summer.
One possible target is 25-year-old Folarin Balogun, who has scored three goals in as many matches at the 2026 World Cup.
Here’s everything you need to know about Balogun following his links to United.
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Speaking to The United Stand, Ben Jacobs claims United are looking at Balogun following a string of impressive performances at the World Cup.
Jacobs said: “The second part of the question in terms of other names. Flo Balogun is somebody that Manchester United are discussing as a possibility.
“Doesn’t really tick the box of that like experienced forward in terms of age but falls into a category of somebody that is um kind of quite aware of how to play in the Premier League because obviously he was at Arsenal and has done well at Monaco and excellent at the World Cup was gutted for him last night when he got sent off.
“There’s few Premier League clubs that are looking there. He’s a name that I’ve sort of heard banded around, doesn’t feel like the priority position or the priority profile.
“Let’s see whether the player wants to join a project where he’s fighting for a place or wants to go and kind of be the main man somewhere and the starting player because like Fulham have looked, Leeds United have looked these are maybe clubs Ipswich even had a few conversations but before the window opened but I feel like Balogun’s going to get suitors now with European/Champions League football because of how well he’s done at the World Cup, because of his potential, because of his age as well. So, that could be something potentially that develops.”
Who is Folarin Balogun?
Balogun is a striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco who is renowned for his finishing and pace.
He graduated from Arsenal’s academy, making 10 first-team appearances, before joining Monaco in 2023.
Where is Folarin Balogun from?
Balogun was born in New York, United States.
He plays for the USA national team, but also represented England at U17s, U18s, U20s and U21s.
How old is Folarin Balogun?
Balogun is 25 years old and was born on July 3, 2001.
How tall is Folarin Balogun?
Balogun stands at 1.78 metres, which is approximately 5 ft 10 inches. He is shorter than Benjamin Sesko.
Folarin Balogun’s goalscoring record obliterated by Chido Obi
In the 2018/19 season, Balogun scored 25 goals in a single season for Arsenal U18s.
Balogun held the record for most goals in a single season for Arsenal’s U18s until Chido Obi scored 32 goals in just 18 games for the same age group in 2023/24.
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Folarin Balogun’s career stats
Balogun is currently a starter for Monaco.
- Monaco: 91 games, 31 goals, 13 assists
- Stade Reims: 39 games, 22 goals, 3 assists
- Middlesbrough: 21 games, 3 goals, 3 assists
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