Everton submit bid for Folarin Balogun amid ongoing Merseyside exit
The Toffees are set for a blockbuster close to the transfer market with a flurry of activity expected.
Iliman Ndiaye is looking to likely to depart, with Tottenham said to be leading the race for his signature.
But several players are set to arrive was well, with Jack Grealish and Richarlison both on course to return.
David Moyes is keen for add more fire power before the window slams shut at 11pm on Tuesday, and Balogun seemingly fits that bill.
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What's the latest with Everton and Folarin Balogun?
Everton are going through a hectic end to the transfer window.
Moyes has made no secret of his desire to add players before the window slams shut.
A deal for Monaco ace Balogun has been on the cards late in the window, and Fabrizio Romano has now provided a new update.
The prominent Italian journalist says Everton have made submitted an official bid to sign Balogun.
He added that negotiations are ongoing between Everton and the Ligue 1 side, with Balogun said to keen on the move.
Moreover, Romano says that Everton are pushing for the move with Beto set to move to Serie A side Fiorentina in a £14.5million deal.
What happened with Folarin Balogun at the World Cup?
Balogun was in the news over the summer amid controversy for the United States at the World Cup.
The 25-year-old was sent off for a foul on Tarik Muharemovic in the USA's last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
However, his one-game ban was suspended for a year following a personal intervention from US president Donald Trump.
The decision caused controversy throughout the footballing world, and caused consternation for fans and pundits.
However, Everton fans will only care about if Balogun performs on the pitch, and with the former Arsenal striker scoring 13 in 30 Ligue 1 goals last season there is big hope he can make a diffence.