Tottenham Hotspur are now the favourites to land Folarin Balogun, with a UK bookmaker cutting the odds to 4/1 after his World Cup heroics. The 25‑year‑old Monaco striker has already netted three goals at the 2026 tournament and could arrive for around £43 million, a price Monaco appear willing to accept.

Why is Balogun the answer to Spurs’ goal drought?

Spurs finished the 2025‑26 season with just 48 league goals, the lowest tally among the top‑flight clubs. Their survival was secured only on the final day, and Richarlison was the sole player to reach double‑figures. Balogun’s pre‑World Cup record – 19 goals in all competitions for Monaco, five of them in the Champions League – suggests he can deliver the missing firepower. Fotmob’s 6 July data shows he averaged 0.52 goals per 90 minutes, with a 0.54 expected‑goals rate and created 0.32 big chances per game in Ligue 1.

How does the transfer market view the deal?

Football Insider reports a £43 million fee, positioning Balogun as one of the most expensive summer signings for Tottenham. Newcastle United have also shown interest, but Dortmund lead the betting market at 7/4, followed by Chelsea at 7/2. If the Spurs’ offer materialises, it would be the biggest investment in a forward since the club’s recent rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi.

What does the current league picture mean for the signing?

Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League, 41 points from 38 games (10W‑11D‑17L) and have scored 48 goals while conceding 57, leaving them nine behind the leaders Arsenal. The club’s precarious position makes an immediate impact from Balogun essential; a single goal could be the difference between a mid‑table finish and another relegation scrap.

When could Balogun join the squad?

The transfer window remains open until the end of August, giving De Zerbi time to negotiate terms and secure a work permit. Should the deal close before the season’s final stretch, Balogun could debut in the next league fixture, potentially adding a fresh attacking dimension as Tottenham chase points to climb out of the relegation zone.