Grading USMNT summer transfers as Folarin Balogun deal collapses and Gio Reyna joins Strasbourg

Some Americans moved this summer, but were the moves the right choices?

United States men’s national team star Folarin Balogun is not headed to Premier League side Everton after a deal fell apart at the final hour, according to multiple reports. The crux of the issue was that Everton renegotiated the original deal after issues popped up with the striker’s medical evaluation, The Athletic r

Folarin Balogun was set to be a marquee signing who would improve the club’s forward line heading into the rest of the season

Everton had looked to renegotiate their deal for Balogun but the United States striker then had a change of heart

Everything seemed all set for USMNT star Folarin Balogun to embark on a triumphant return to the Premier League, but the deal faced late difficulties and collapsed, having a major ripple effect on the rest of the transfer market.

The 25-year-old striker had a change of heart and has decided to walk away from the deal.

Sources: Everton need extension in Folarin Balogun deal  ESPN

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Everton have been linked with a move for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the 11pm transfer deadline

Folarin Balogun’s £40m Everton move saga sees Chelsea capitalise as they resurrect deal  talkSPORT

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Reports: U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is headed on transfer to Premier League club Everton  Toronto Star

United States soccer striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly headed to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco

Balogun has reportedly agreed to a 4-year deal with a one-year option as part of the transfer back to England.