Sunderland Face Stiff Competition for Monaco Forward Folarin Balogun

Journalist Graeme Bailey reports that Sunderland are facing stiff competition from Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Leeds United, and Fulham to sign Monaco forward Folarin Balogun. The 25-year-old United States international scored 19 goals and provided 5 assists in 43 appearances for Monaco last season. His contract runs until 2028, making a cut-price deal difficult. Balogun has limited Premier League experience from his time at Arsenal but is considered a talented forward. The article argues he would be worth the fight for Sunderland, as he could add firepower to their frontline and has his best years ahead of him.

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Sunderland Face Stiff Competition for Monaco Forward Folarin BalogunYardbarker: SoccerWesternJul 21, 09:20 PM UTC

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