Fulham are in talks to sign FC Twente right-back Joshua Brenet, with their move to Arsenal’s Cedric Soares still stalled. Brienne is a 28-year-old Dutch defender who has scored five goals in 22 matches this season. Capped twice by the Netherlands. Marco Silva is keen to sign a right-back before the competition deadline for Kenny Tete. Cedric has been Fulham’s number one target, however, and they are reluctant to pay his high salary, while also facing the hurdle of having to resolve an issue over the Premier League’s quota for…
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Fulham is exploring a move for Torino midfielder Sasa Lukic
Fulham is exploring the possibility of signing Torino midfielder Sasa Lukic. Marco Silva is keen to add another midfielder to his squad, as Fulham currently sit seventh in the Premier League. the athlete I have previously reported that Fulham have an interest in Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure, who played for Silva at Watford. hHowever, while the interest remains At 30, his high salary is thought unconvincing by Fulham They are exploring alternative options, including the possibility of signing 26-year-old Lukic. Lukic is the Serbian international who represented his country in the…
Read MoreScott Parker joins FC Bruges as head coach
Scott Parker has been appointed as the new coach of Club Brugge. Parker has been out of work since leaving Bournemouth earlier this season. The former England international led Bournemouth to promotion from the Championship but left after losing 9-0 to Liverpool. The 42-year-old takes over for Brugge. Parker has a solid record as a manager. Aside from his time in charge of Bournemouth, he also oversaw promotion from the Championship as Fulham manager in 2019-20, winning the play-offs. He replaces Karl Hofkins, who took over in the summer. Hoefkens…
Read MoreThe Joy of Fulham: They’re fun, fearless and so much better than you think
The win over Aston Villa in the middle of the week hinted at Fulham’s potential, and the win over Leeds felt an even more subtle announcement. His 3-2 win at Elland Road on Sunday marked the first time Fulham have won consecutive Premier League matches since Scott Parker’s side did so in April 2019, and they have now tied their winning streak from the 2020-21 season. Marco Silva’s side are seventh in the Premier League table and while there is little warning of playing in more than half of the…
Read MoreWhat is the yellow card limit in the English Premier League and who is closest to being suspended?
With the Premier League going into an international break, most coaches and fans are hoping none of their players on duty for their countries suffer any injuries. However, another pressing concern concerns players who are at risk of being suspended due to exceeding the yellow card quota. Below, The Athletic takes a look at the Premier League’s booking suspension system and the players most at risk of missing out on matches after the international break. How many yellow cards does a Premier League player need to be suspended? According to…
Read MoreFootball is at risk of further turmoil with Premier League clubs unlikely to agree to reverse matches
Premier League clubs hope to return to the stadiums next weekend, but there is the potential for disagreement over where matches will be held amid concerns over the organization of matches in London. The games in the capital are understood to be threatened by safety concerns, with police officers likely to be redeployed at short notice to help manage Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. One potential solution under discussion is for London clubs to play away from home next weekend instead of at home. But this idea is unlikely to prove…
Read MoreMarco Silva: Losing the USMNT international would be a ‘big miss’ for Fulham
Marco Silva said losing Anthony Robinson would be a “huge waste” for Fulham after the USMNT international picked up an ankle injury during the 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Robinson, who has started every Premier League game for Fulham this season, left the field in the 29th minute after injuring his right ankle while trying to cross the ball. The left-back was replaced by summer arrival Kevin Mbabo, who is usually the right-back. Robinson, 25, played a key role in Fulham’s move to the Premier League last season and with…
Read MoreFulham’s Jay Stansfield has joined his father’s old club Exeter City on loan
Fulham’s youngster Jay Stansfield will join Exeter City on loan – the team his father played for at the end of his football career. Adam Stansfield played for Exeter between 2006 and 2010, participating in 142 matches and scoring 37 goals. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in April 2010. Adam Stansfield underwent surgery and chemotherapy but died on August 10 of that year. His funeral at Exeter Cathedral was attended by more than 1,000 mourners. Exeter fans still celebrate Stansfield to this day. His shirt number 9 was retired…
Read MoreHow does the hectic transfer window at Nottingham Forest compare to spending the summer in the past?
If Nottingham Forest completes Willie Polley’s transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers today, it would be the club’s 19th signing this summer. No Premier League club has signed more first-team players in the summer transfer window (if you exclude returning loanees and youth signings), although some have come close. But how dangerous is such a comprehensive reform? Our club reporters have rated some of the most extravagant spending periods in Join the Premier League to see what you might learn from Nottingham Forest. Crystal Palace Summer Window 2013-14 player site from Dwight…
Read MoreJustin Kluivert’s move collapses at Fulham over work permit issuance
Fulham’s proposed transfer of Roma player Justin Kluivert has collapsed. The 23-year-old Netherlands international has been denied work permit and thus was unable to complete a move to Craven Cottage. Kluivert spent last season on loan at OGC Nice, where he made 31 appearances in all competitions including 28. The winger was in good shape for his loan team, scoring six goals and scoring seven assists. However, his lack of recent appearances for Roma – he joined from Ajax in 2018 – means he has failed to meet the FA’s…
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