Brighton & Hove Albion have been named among the Premier League clubs monitoring AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun after his sharp start to the 2026 World Cup with the United States.
The fresh transfer line matters because it points to the type of forward market Albion are expected to keep testing this summer: young enough to retain upside, already exposed to elite football, and now carrying tournament momentum.
talkSPORT reports that Brighton, Leeds United, Coventry City and Hull City are eyeing Balogun, with Monaco said to be open to a sale at around €50million, approximately £43million.
Why Brighton will be watching closely
Balogun, 24, is not a speculative academy punt. He came through Arsenal, rebuilt his reputation with Reims, moved to Monaco and has now pushed himself back into wider Premier League conversation through his World Cup performances for the USMNT.
For Brighton, the attraction is obvious without needing to overstate the report. Fabian Hurzeler’s squad has needed more penalty-box certainty, and Balogun’s mobility across the front line would fit a recruitment model that values resale potential as well as immediate tactical use.
There is no suggestion yet of a Brighton bid or agreement, and Monaco’s asking price would make this a major decision rather than a low-risk opportunistic move. But Albion being listed at this stage is still notable. If Balogun keeps scoring on the World Cup stage, the competition and the price are unlikely to soften.
