Everton Targets Controversial Figure: Club Aims to Sign Striker Reportedly Backed by Trump

According to AP, the "Toffees" have reportedly offered around £40 million (€46.7 million) for the 25-year-old player, as they look to bolster their attack before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

Should Balogun agree to the move, it would mark his return to the Premier League three years after departing Arsenal for Monaco in a £35 million deal. Everton's management is hopeful of reaching an agreement on personal terms with the player and completing the remaining transfer formalities.

Balogun caught attention at the recent World Cup, but he was also at the center of a major controversy when his red card suspension was overturned following alleged intervention from then-US President Donald Trump.

Born in New York, the player progressed through Arsenal's youth ranks after moving to London. He has scored 31 goals in 91 appearances for AS Monaco.