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Everton<\/a>‘s search for a striker unravelled on deadline day, leaving David Moyes<\/a> with a problem that should have been solved before the window closed.<\/p>\n

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Moves for Folarin Balogun and Joshua Zirkzee both came to nothing, turning the final hours of the summer into a disaster for the Toffees.<\/p>\n

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Beto’s departure to Fiorentina had already been confirmed, meaning Thierno Barry was left as the only recognised senior centre forward at Moyes’ disposal.<\/p>\n

That is a huge burden for one player to carry, with an injury or suspension now threatening to force Everton into makeshift solutions up front.<\/p>\n

Balogun had looked set to fill the vacancy after Everton agreed a deal worth around \u00a340m with Monaco and brought him to Merseyside.<\/p>\n

Concerns during his medical sparked further negotiations, and a deal sheet was submitted to give the clubs more time to complete the transfer.<\/p>\n

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Balogun\u2019s failed Everton transfer: full timeline<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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What happened<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Source<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Monday, 31 August<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Everton reach an agreement with Monaco over a transfer worth around \u00a340m<\/strong>, identifying Balogun as the replacement for the departing Beto.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Guardian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tuesday, 1 September, lunchtime<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Balogun arrives on Merseyside to undergo his medical and complete the remaining steps towards joining Everton.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sky Sports<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Early evening<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Beto\u2019s permanent move to Fiorentina is announced before Everton have secured Balogun\u2019s signature, leaving the club dependent on completing a replacement deal.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Everton FC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Everton raise concerns following Balogun\u2019s medical. Further assessments and discussions between the medical teams put the transfer in doubt.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Irish Examiner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Evening, while Balogun\u2019s move is uncertain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Everton pursue alternative loan deals involving Joshua Zirkzee and Tammy Abraham. Manchester United and Aston Villa reject their approaches.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TNT Sports<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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During the same period<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monaco agree to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea as the uncertainty over Balogun threatens their plans to raise money through a sale.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sky Sports<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Final hours before the deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Everton revive the Balogun negotiations. Monaco accept revised terms, with talkSPORT reporting that Everton sought a lower initial payment and bonuses linked to appearances.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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talkSPORT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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As Balogun\u2019s transfer moves back towards completion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monaco withdraw from the Camara agreement with Chelsea, expecting Balogun\u2019s departure to provide the sale they need instead.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sky Sports<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Approximately 10.55pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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According to Monaco chief Thiago Scuro, the clubs request additional time through a deal sheet, five minutes before the English deadline.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Irish Examiner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11pm deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The window closes with Balogun\u2019s transfer still unfinished. The submitted deal sheet allows further time to complete the outstanding paperwork.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ESPN<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Wednesday, 2 September, shortly after midnight<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Reports confirm that Balogun has decided against joining Everton. He leaves without signing, ending the revived transfer despite the clubs\u2019 agreement.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sky Sports<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Wednesday, 2 September, subsequent explanations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Scuro says Balogun rejected the move because Everton\u2019s handling of the medical had made him uncomfortable about committing to the club.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Irish Examiner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Everton\u2019s reported account<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Everton sources point to Balogun arriving late and delays in receiving Monaco\u2019s medical records, which reduced the time available to resolve concerns.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Guardian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Final outcome<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Balogun remains with Monaco. Everton finish the window with Thierno Barry as their only recognised senior centre forward after selling Beto and failing to secure a replacement.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TNT Sports<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Even that could not get it over the line, as the USA international eventually decided against signing.<\/p>\n

Monaco chief Thiago Scuro has since claimed Balogun was unhappy with Everton’s handling of the medical. Everton sources, meanwhile, told The Guardian that a late arrival and delays in receiving medical records had complicated matters.<\/p>\n

Their other options disappeared too, with Man United rejecting a loan approach for Zirkzee<\/a> and Aston Villa also turning down an enquiry for Tammy Abraham.<\/p>\n

Jack Grealish’s return on loan from Man City provided some encouragement, but adding another creator did little to address the shortage of players to finish chances.<\/p>\n

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Everton were supposed to be giving Moyes more choices in attack. Instead, the manager has been left relying heavily on Barry after allowing another striker to leave.<\/p>\n

The free agent market now offers a possible escape route, although the club’s search for help has taken an unexpected turn.<\/p>\n

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\n Everton offered free transfer for Anthony Martial<\/strong>
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talkSPORT<\/a> reports that Anthony Martial<\/a>‘s availability has been put to Everton, with the former Man United forward open to another spell in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman is a free agent following his departure from Monterrey, allowing the Toffees to explore a move after the deadline.<\/p>\n

Martial is now 30 and would arrive with a point to prove after struggling to make an impact in Mexico.<\/p>\n

Across 20 appearances for Monterrey last season, he contributed one goal and three assists, with his playing time totalling just 800 minutes.<\/p>\n

There was considerably more end product during his outstanding 2019\/20 season at United, when he returned 23 goals and 12 assists from 48 outings across all competitions.<\/p>\n

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Everton supporters have seen his finishing ability for themselves.<\/p>\n

He holds United’s scoring record against the Toffees with nine goals, including the late Wembley strike that ended their FA Cup hopes in 2016.<\/p>\n

His last goal for United also came against Everton, at Goodison in November 2023.<\/p>\n

The offer gives Everton another name to consider as they look for someone to support Barry.<\/p>\n

Martial’s past achievements carry weight, but Moyes needs a forward who can make a difference immediately after a transfer window that has left his attack badly short.<\/p>\n