Folarin Balogun’s Transfer Collapse: Everton’s Race Against Time

When Folarin Balogun landed in a private jet at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Tuesday lunchtime, it appeared his move to Everton was a formality. The previous evening, Everton had reached an agreement with Monaco to sign the United States striker in a deal worth €45m (£39m, $52m), with €5m add-ons. All that was left was to iron out the final details and for Balogun to complete his medical. Everton would then have the striker they had craved all summer. Everton were delighted by the chance to sign Balogun, a player they had feared would be out of reach after…