Report: Fulham’s Ambitious Chase for Top League Talents
Fulham’s Pursuit: A Strategic Embrace of Zapata and Dier
As summer winds down and the transfer windows’ hinges grow creaky, Fulham’s transfer activity seems to be heating up, signifying their ambitions for the season ahead.
Zapata: From Atalanta to Craven Cottage?
Duvan Zapata, the Colombian powerhouse known for his exploits in Serie A with Atalanta, found his prospective move to Roma hitting a brick wall. With this development, it’s understood according to Sky Sports that Fulham’s management has Zapata in their crosshairs.
The departure of their frontline spearhead, Aleksandar Mitrovic, to Al Hilal for an unprecedented sum means Marco Silva is on the prowl for a striker of Zapata’s calibre. The urgency of their striker situation, especially with Transfer Deadline Day on September 1 looming, underscores the importance of this move.
Dier and More: Fulham’s Refined Focus
It isn’t just a top-class striker that Fulham is after. The club’s vision is comprehensive. They’re aiming to welcome as many as five players into their fold, spanning a variety of positions – wingers, full-backs, and potentially a midfield maestro.
Furthermore, whispers suggest advanced negotiations between Fulham and Leicester regarding Timothy Castagne, a versatile player who can fortify both flanks.
However, another name making ripples in the Fulham transfer pond is Tottenham’s Eric Dier. Fulham recognise the seasoned centre-back as a viable acquisition. With Tottenham expressing an interest in Tosin Adarabioyo, there’s a possibility of a mutually beneficial arrangement. But with Monaco aggressively courting Adarabioyo, Fulham have its work cut out.
A Domino Effect in the Transfer Market
While Fulham navigates these waters, Roma’s pivot towards Sardar Azmoun of Bayer Leverkusen, post the Zapata negotiation fallout, is an exemplar of the domino effects often witnessed in these transfer window endgames.
In this intricate dance of negotiations, one thing is clear: Fulham are not content with mere participation; they’re setting the stage for a significant campaign ahead.
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Fulham defender delighted with Silva summer signing – Hints he might start at the weekend
Fulham defender Kenny Tete has shared his delight at the club’s move for Calvin Bassey this summer, having spoken to him regarding life at Ajax.
The full-back has been speaking to ViaPlay in the Netherlands regarding the defender, who arrived from Ajax in a €22.5m deal at the end of last month.
He originally joined the Dutch club in a €23m move from Rangers last summer after impressing at Ibrox but endured a difficult year at the club amid their struggles last season.
A series of high-profile errors and mistakes saw him continuously criticised and ultimately led to Ajax sanctioning an exit this summer, something Fulham moved quickly to take advantage of.
He’s quickly made a positive impression at his new club, impressing in pre-season and earning admiration from Fulham’s fanbase.
He’s yet to start a game in the Premier League, sitting on the bench for the win over Everton and featuring for just 23 minutes in the 3-0 loss to Brentford last weekend.
Tete believes that could be about to change, though, admitting his delight at the deal and conversations with the defender regarding life at Ajax.
“I think he’s a good bloke and I am happy he is coming to help us,” he said.
“His competitor (Tim Ream) made a red card the previous game, so maybe he will start this weekend.
“A lot has changed when I talk to him about [Ajax], and I compare it to the time when I was there.”
