Everton’s summer pursuit of promising striker Folarin Balogun hit an unexpected snag on the final day of the window. After a swift medical that cleared the 21‑year‑old’s fitness, the player’s camp received a last‑minute call from his parent club, prompting a dramatic reversal. Sources say a clause in the loan agreement allowed the selling side to pull the plug after a surprise interest from a European giant. The Toffees’ fans, already restless after a string of lackluster signings, were left with a bitter taste of what could have been – a potential goal‑machine to revive their attack.