Everton’s frantic transfer deadline day ended in disappointment as the £40 million move for US striker Folarin Balogun fell through. The Merseyside club had agreed a deal with Monaco, but issues with Balogun’s medical placed the transfer in doubt after Everton had already sold Beto to Fiorentina and Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City. Although the structure was renegotiated to a lower upfront payment with more add-ons, Balogun reportedly changed his mind and walked away at the final moment. This leaves Thierno Barry as Everton’s only recognized striker for the first half of the season, completing a chaotic end to the window for the club’s hierarchy.