World Cup crisis hero on Tottenham's radar

American striker Folarin Balogun, currently playing for Monaco in France, has emerged as a target for Tottenham Hotspur in a surprise move that could see him return to the Premier League after the controversy surrounding his World Cup campaign . According to a report in The Sun, Balogun has been offered to Tottenham through intermediaries, as manager Roberto De Zerbi seeks a new striker to provide the team with more options up front and help rebuild his squad for the upcoming season . The 25-year-old Balogun left Arsenal in 2013 after making just 10 appearances for the first team, scoring two goals, before embarking on a successful spell at Monaco. His contract with the French club runs until June 30, 2028, but the possibility of a transfer for a suitable fee has made him an attractive target for Tottenham . The London club's interest in the American striker stems from the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future at Monaco, as Tottenham carefully considers its attacking options to bolster its squad . Balogun had been a standout performer at the World Cup after a strong start, scoring three goals in his first two matches, before becoming the center of a controversial controversy when he played in the knockout stage match against Belgium despite having received a red card in the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina . The incident caused a major uproar, with reports suggesting that US President Donald Trump had intervened to overturn the suspension, a claim the player later addressed, stating that the atmosphere within the US team had become tense and chaotic before their elimination from the tournament .