Chaos at Goodison: Balogun Medical Collapse Leaves Everton Scrambling on Deadline Day
Everton's deadline day turned into a scramble after striker target Folarin Balogun reportedly failed his medical, leaving David Moyes with almost no fit forwards on the books.
Everton endured one of the messiest deadline days in the Premier League, with a move for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun collapsing at the eleventh hour after he reportedly failed his medical.
The Toffees had sent Beto out on loan to Fiorentina earlier in the day expecting Balogun's arrival from Monaco to fill the gap, but with that deal now in serious doubt, David Moyes was left with only Thierno Barry as a fit option at center-forward. In the confusion, Everton reportedly made a late attempt to sign Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee as a fallback option.
It wasn't all bad news at Goodison Park, though. Jack Grealish completed a return to Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City, reuniting with the club after a strong start to his first spell was cut short by a broken foot in February. Grealish said he feels at his best "when I feel loved," crediting Moyes, his teammates, and the fanbase for the welcome he's received since his first game against Leeds.
The situation leaves Everton's attacking depth in real question as the new season gets underway, with the club needing developments on the Balogun front in the days ahead.
