Tottenham Hotspur have put Folarin Balogun on their radar, ready to spend £43 million to secure the 25‑year‑old striker who impressed at the 2026 World Cup. The Lilywhites, sitting 17th in the Premier League with 41 points and a recent W‑L‑D‑W‑W run, need a reliable No.9 after a season that left them 44 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Why is Balogun the right fit for Spurs?

Balogun’s record this year speaks for itself: 19 goals for AS Monaco across all competitions and five in the Champions League last term. His World Cup cameo added three goals in four games, despite the United States’ 4‑1 loss to Belgium. For a side that has scored only 48 goals while conceding 57, his proven finishing could lift the attack that struggled under Richarlison’s inconsistent form.

How does the transfer fee compare?

Monaco have set a £43 million valuation, a figure that aligns with the market for a proven Ligue 1 scorer with European experience. Chelsea and PSG are also circling, but Tottenham’s early‑season budget of close to £240 million shows they can match the price. The club’s recent six‑player spending spree – Robertson, Senesi, Dubravka, van Hecke, Fernandes and Tonali – proves they are not shy about splashing cash.

What does this mean for the squad’s dynamics?

Bringing Balogun back to England would reunite him with former Arsenal teammates and give De Zerbi a true target man. His physicality and movement suit a system that relies on quick transitions, something Tottenham struggled with in a campaign that ended with a 10‑11‑17 record. If he adapts, the forward line could finally shed the reliance on a single‑goal‑scorer.

When could the deal happen?

Sources say Monaco are willing to let the player leave this summer, and Balogun has expressed a desire to return to the Premier League. With the transfer window open, Spurs could announce the signing before the season kicks off, giving the new striker a full pre‑season to gel with the squad.

Balogun’s journey from Arsenal’s academy to Monaco, his World Cup drama and his consistent Ligue 1 form make him a compelling answer to Tottenham’s goal‑scoring woes. If the deal goes through, the Lilywhites will finally have a striker capable of turning narrow defeats into points, a vital step for a club fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone.