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Fulham set to bolster midfield with signing of Marseille's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa

Fulham look to make another audacious signing with the signing of Anguissa from Marseille

Fulham look set to add to their midfield with the signing of Marseille's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.

Reports in France have claimed that the 22-year-old will have his medical in France ahead of a reported €30million move to west London as the Whites continue their impressive summer transfer window.

Slavisa Jokanovic had stressed the need for strength in depth in midfield, particularly the defensive area, and it looks like Tony Khan has found a new man to bolster their options in the middle ahead of the Premier League season.

Foot Mercato report, via Get French Football News, that the Cameroon midfielder will sign a four-year deal at Craven Cottage ahead of the 5pm deadline this evening.

He joined Marseille in 2015 from fellow French outfit Stade De Reims and has made over 70 appearances for the south French side, featuring in the Europa League final against Atletico Madrid last season.

Having already signed Jean-Michael Seri from Nice, this represents yet another ambitious move for Tony Khan and the side's recruitment team ahead of their return to the Premier League.


Marseille's midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Image: JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images)

Anguissa will join the likes of Andre Schurrle, Aleksandar Mitrovic and potential new signings Serio Rico in west London this season as Tony Khan looks to build a team not only capable of staying in the top flight, but one able to cause some upsets whilst doing so.

Meanwhile, as well as the loan signing of Sergio Rico, Joe Bryan is set to be announced as a Fulham player after a last-minute bid saw him reject an offer from Aston Villa to join the Cottagers.



https://www.football.london/fulham-fc/fulham-set-bolster-midfield-signing-15008059

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Bristol City and QPR want Championship play-off winning goalkeeper

It is being reported by the Daily Mail that Sky Bet Championship duo Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers are interested in Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli. Whilst he was first choice under Slavisa Jokanovic last season, he is unlikely to be this season after signing a new goalkeeper, and another may follow.

The question now is if Fulham are indeed prepared to sell the player. Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico is primed to complete a deadline day switch to Craven Cottage. Fabri has already signed from Besiktas, which highlights the fact Jokanovic felt the goalkeeping situation could be drastically improved at the club. Bettinelli surely won't be happy to be a sub, at best, in the season to come.

Dropping down into the Sky Bet Championship again may seem a backward step in one regard, but quite simply, he would play more. In the case of Bristol City, they are missing current first choice Frank Fielding long-term through injury, and wouldn't say no to adding the former England Under-21 international to their ranks at Ashton Gate. Queens Park Rangers have only made one signing this summer, and lost key keeper Alex Smithies earlier in the window. Michael Ingram started the season between the sticks, but he is inexperienced at Sky Bet Championship level.

It is likely to be a situation that will rumble right until the 5pm deadline. Quite possibly, other clubs in the English second tier could declare their interest in the player, who has a promotion out of this division on his CV, when winning the play-off last season.



http://the72.co.uk/113336/bristol-city-qpr-chase-fulham-keeper/

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Fulham to sign Sergio Rico?

Fulham are reportedly close to signing Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico.

The 24-year-old was mooted as a potential target for Chelsea, before the Blues bought Kepa Arrizabalaga from Atletic Bilbao in a world-record £71m deal.

According to the Daily Mail, Fulham are now interested in swooping for the stopper, who has featured over 150 times for his current employers.

The newspaper says that Rico, who is surplus to requirements at Sevilla after the club signed Tomas Vaclik from Basel, would be open to a switch to the Premier League with a chance of more minutes.

Rico is a two-time Europa League winner in his time with Sevilla.



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/sevilla/transfer-talk/news/fulham-to-sign-sergio-rico_332819.html

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Fulham set to splash yet more cash ahead of Premier League return as they rush through £25m move for Andre Franck Zambo Anguissa

    Fulham are on target to sign Andre Franck Zambo Anguissa from Marseille
    They have sent a medical team to France to rush through a £25million move
    Slaviša Jokanović's men face Crystal Palace in their season opener on Saturday

Newly-promoted Fulham have sent a medical team to Marseille in a bid to rush through the signing of Andre Franck Zambo Anguissa.

Sportsmail exclusively revealed on Wednesday that the Cameroon international was in talks over a £25million deal to the Craven Cottage club and was due to fly in to London.

However, with Anguissa struggling to make connections, Fulham took the initiative to send a delegation to the south of France where the 22-year-old is undergoing his medical ahead of signing today.


Fulham are in the process of signing midfielder Andre Franck Zambo Anguissa from Marseille

In what will be a five-year contract, the central midfielder has earned 79 appearances for the Ligue 1 side since he joined from Stade de Reims in 2015.

He has also earnt 11 caps for Cameroon and made his debut for his country in a 1-0 win over Tunisia in a friendly match in March 2017.

Standing at six-foot exactly, his stand-out ability is still his physicality, but he is also comfortable with the ball at his feet as well as drive forward.


The Cottagers have sent a medical team to France to rush through a £25million move


Anguissa struggled to make connections to London so Fulham sent a delegation to France


Slaviša Jokanović's men face Crystal Palace on their return to the Premier League on Saturday

Slaviša Jokanović's side have so far been one of the busiest clubs during this current transfer window which ends today.

They have so far acquired Jean Michael Seri, Maxime Le Marchand, Fabricio Agosto Ramirez, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Alfie Mawson and Calum Chambers.

German international Andre Schurrle has also joined a two-season long loan from Borussia Dortmund.

Fulham make their return to Premier League action this Saturday in front of their home crowd at Craven Cottage against fellow Londoners, Crystal Palace.

Not only will it be Fulham's first game in the top flight for four years, coincidentally it will be against the team they last faced in the Premier League back in May 2014.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6042801/Fulham-rush-25m-Marseilles-Andre-Franck-Zambo-Anguissa.html

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Southampton 'reject £15m Fulham bid for Matt Targett'

Southampton have reportedly rejected a £15m bid from Fulham for full-back Matt Targett.

The defender spent last season on loan at the Cottagers, scoring one goal and assisting two others as Slavisa Jokanovic's men sealed a return to the Premier League.

The Mirror reports that Fulham, who have been tracking the Englishman all summer ahead of a potential return to West London, have been knocked back with their latest attempt.

According to the newspaper, Southampton see Targett as a key player in their team this season and are prepared to hold off further competition from their Premier League rivals before the transfer deadline.

Targett, who has been on the south coast since turning professional, has appeared 27 times in the top flight to date.



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/transfer-talk/news/saints-reject-15m-fulham-bid-for-targett_332822.html

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Fulham close in on Marseille youngster

Fulham are closing in on the signing of Marseille midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, according to Get French Football News.

The 22-year-old established himself as a key man for the French side last term having made 22 league starts for Marseille and 11 appearances on their way to the Europa League final.

However, the Cottagers, who have spent well this summer already, are prepared to raid Ligue 1 once more for Anguissa.

Jean Michael Seri and Maxime Le Marchand have already swapped the south of France for London this summer.

The youngster is set to undergo a medical in the south of France to save time and is set to put pen to paper on a four-year deal, with this transfer worth following on Transfer Hound.

Anguissa made 2.7 interceptions per 90 in France's top tier last term to reinforce a statistically calculated WhoScored strength of 'ball interception'.

Fulham have already made significant additions to the squad this summer in the form of Seri, Le Marchand, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Andre Schurrle, Alfie Mawson, Fabri and Calum Chambers.



https://www.whoscored.com/News/4dZ5opYFK02aje5KI3j4PQ/Show/Fulham-close-in-on-Marseille-youngster

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Fulham hoping to conclude deal for Marseille's Andre Zambo Anguissa

Fulham are hoping to conclude a deadline-day deal for Marseille midfielder Andre Zambo Anguissa, according to Sky sources.

The Whites have been after a new defensive midfielder and Anguissa was one of the highest statistical performers in his position in France last season.

The 22-year-old made 37 appearances in Ligue 1 last term and helped Marseille reach the Europa League final.

Fulham had been interested in Wolfsburg's Josuha Guilavogui.

The west London club are also giving a medical to Bristol City left-back Joe Bryan on Thursday morning, according to Sky sources.

Fulham have already completed deals for Fabri, Maxime Le Marchand, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Alfie Mawson, Andre Schurrle and Jean Michael Seri this summer.



http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11466679/fulham-hoping-to-conclude-deal-for-marseilles-andre-zambo-anguissa

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Report: Hugo Mallo rejects Fulham move after £9m Cottagers bid

Premier League newcomers Fulham look set to be disappointed in their reported pursuit of the La Liga right-back Hugo Mallo.

There has been so much focus on Fulham's pursuit of a left-back this summer that the need for a Ryan Fredericks replacement has almost gone under the radar.

But, while the Cottagers look to have landed Bristol City's Joe Bryan to reinforce the left side of their defence, their attempts to bring a new right-back to West London appear to be proving a little more problematic on transfer deadline day.

Marca claimed on Wednesday that Fulham had made a £9 million bid to sign the Celta Vigo captain Hugo Mallo.

But, while the Cottagers have enjoyed great success in the transfer window this summer, Mallo looks like one player who will not be on his way.

It is reported by the Sun that the 27-year-old has rejected the chance to move to Craven Cottage and will now sign a new and improved contract with Celta Vigo. The former Spain U21 international has spent his entire career with the Balaidos, making over 300 appearances, and it seems that he has no interest in leaving just yet.

This will be a major boost for Celta, who still face up to losing Slovakian midfielder Stanislav Lobotka and Uruguayan striker Maxi Gomez to Premier League clubs on Thursday.



http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/08/09/do-report-hugo-mallo-rejects-fulham-move-after-9m-cottagers-bid/

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Fulham hold Montoya talks

Fulham are in discussions with Valencia over a possible deal to sign their Catalonian right back Martin Montoya.

The Whites are confident of seeing off concerted interest in the former Barcelona full back from Premier League rivals Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion. Montoya, who won the Champions' League before moving to Valencia two years ago, has slipped down the pecking order at the Mestella after his current club signed Cristiano Piccini to be their first-choice right back.

Fulham head coach Slavisa Jokanovic is keen to sign another right back after losing Ryan Fredericks to West Ham earlier this summer and he only has youth team graduates Steven Sessegnon and Marlon Fossey as possible understudies to Irish international Cyrus Christie. Montoya has made 54 appearances in his two seasons with Valencia and is reportedly attracted by the idea of a move to London, although there is still significant Spanish interest in his services as well.

The 27 year-old won seven major titles in his time at Barcelona and has previously spent time on loan at Inter Milan and Real Betis, who are apparently considering a late move to sign him for a second time.



http://hammyend.com/index.php/2018/08/fulham-hold-montoya-talks/

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Fulham in talks with Valencia for Martin Montoya


Fulham have entered talks with Valencia for defender Martin Montoya

Fulham have entered talks with Valencia for the signing of right-back Martin Montoya, according to Sky sources.

Montoya, 27, signed for Valencia in 2016 and has made 52 appearances for the club, scoring twice.

He has represented Spain at youth levels, from U17 through to U23, but has not made a senior appearance.

It marks a busy Deadline Day for Fulham, who are poised to sign Bristol City's Joe Bryan after the player undertook a medical.



http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11466702/fulham-in-talks-with-valencia-for-martin-montoya

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FEATURE | What can Fulham expect from André Frank Zambo Anguissa?

Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa is on the verge of a stunning move to the Premier League with Fulham for €30m. The soon to be former OM man would represent insane value for the Europa League finalists who initially scooped him from under the radar in Reims' reserve team for less than £500,000 back in 2015.

The Cameroonian international has clearly developed leaps and bounds over the last three seasons, having gone from a player expected to feature on the periphery, to an undisputed starter and a fully-fledged international for the current African champions. Zambo Anguissa is a powerful midfielder used deep in Rudi Garcia's 4-2-3-1 formation. His tenacity in the middle of the park alongside stalwart Luiz Gustavo has helped OM nullify attacks and create fast turnovers of play going forward.

His movement across the defence has enabled him to cover the defence well. While defensively strong, from time to time ball control and pin-point passing could be an issue in the rough and tumble of the Premier League, a fact enlarged by his major mistake in May's UEFA Europa League final that allowed Atletico to open the scoring.

Many in Marseille appreciate a player who has performed nonetheless exceedingly well, particularly in 2017-18's satisfactory campaign. But with the figure that has been touted, it's safe to say Marseille will take the deal and run.

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http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2018/feature-what-can-fulham-expect-from-andre-frank-zambo-anguissa/

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Rico nearing Fulham move

Former Watford target Sergio Rico is on the verge of making a loan move to Fulham from Sevilla.

Watford had been rumoured to be weighing up an approach for the keeper earlier this summer as they searched for a long-term number one to replace Heurelho Gomes.

Any chance of them continuing to pursue the Spaniard all but ended when Watford completed the signing of Ben Foster from West Bromwich Albion.

Now Rico is close to making the move to England with Fulham as their summer revamp continues at pace before today's 5pm deadline.

Sevilla have been eager to shift Rico on for much of the summer, with the 24-year-old keen to secure regular first-team football after falling down the pecking order at the La Liga side.



http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/16408554.sergio-rico-former-watford-target-reportedly-set-to-join-fulham-on-loan-from-sevilla/

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Olympiacos eye Fonte move

Olympiacos could be in line to offer Rui Fonte a deadline-day move away from Fulham, according to reports this morning.

The Greek club are discussing the possibility of a loan move or permanent deal for the Portuguese striker, who has struggled to make an impact in England since arriving from Braga last summer. Fulham have given Fonte permission to hold talks with Olympiacos just two days before their Premier League season kicks off against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The 28 year-old came to Fulham with some fanfare after scoring fifteen goals to help Braga to a fifth-place finish, but struggled to replicate that form in the Championship – despite scoring on his second appearance for the Whites, in a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town. Fonte finished the season largely being utilised as a substitute by Slavisa Jokanovic with three goals in 28 appearances.

He has won 22 caps for Portugal, scoring eight times at senior international level, and won both the Portuguese League Cup and the Portuguese Cup during his time at Braga. The Evening Standard suggests that Fulham are stepping up their attempts to sign back up to Aleksandar Mitrovic as they prepare for Fonte's possible departure. It is unlikely that the Londoners will receive anything close to the more than £8m they paid for Fonte last year.



http://hammyend.com/index.php/2018/08/olympiacos-eye-fonte-move/

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QPR keen on Bettinelli

Queens Park Rangers are eager to sign Marcus Bettinelli should the goalkeeper be allowed to leave Fulham following the arrival of Sergio Rico, according to the Daily Mail.

The former England under-21 international had an excellent second half of the season as Fulham went on a 23-match unbeaten run to win promotion via the Championship play-offs. Bettinelli kept a clean sheet as the Whites beat Aston Villa at Wembley, but he was swiftly usurped in the pecking order at Craven Cottage when Fulham brought in Spanish custodian Fabri from Besiktas.

The Fulham academy graduate looks set to slip further down the list of Slavisa Jokanovic's goalkeeping options when Rico completes a loan move from Sevilla, which was widely trailed in the Spanish press yesterday. The 26 year-old, who signed a contract extension with the Whites last summer, has made 98 first-team appearances since making his Fulham debut in the League Cup win at Brentford in August 2014.

QPR are looking for an experienced Championship goalkeeper having sold Alex Smithies earlier this summer, although Bettinelli is also rumoured to be interesting Bristol City, who have previously offered him a loan route out of Craven Cottage when he was second choice to Button two years ago. The likeable goalkeeper has twice turned down a possible switch to Chelsea in order to compete for his place at Fulham and recently spoke of his excitement at the chance to play in the Premier League, but could be persuaded to move on for regular first-team football.



http://hammyend.com/index.php/2018/08/qpr-keen-on-bettinelli/

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Sevilla keeper nears Fulham switch

Fulham are expected to complete a deal to bring Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico to Craven Cottage before the English transfer window closes.

According to AS, the Premier League new boys are close to agreeing a season-long loan arrangement for the 24-year-old, with the Andalusians happy to let Rico depart the Sanchez Pizjuan following the recent capture of Tomas Vaclik from Basel.

Sevilla-born Rico is a two-time Europa League winner and has made 114 La Liga appearances for his hometown club, including 40 in all competitions last term.



https://www.football-espana.net/73584/sevilla-keeper-nears-fulham-switch

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Fulham closing in on Sergio Rico loan signing

Fulham are in advanced talks with Sevilla over a loan deal for goalkeeper Sergio Rico, according to Sky sources.

The 24-year-old is highly rated but lost his position as first choice at Sevilla last season.

He was reportedly interesting several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea - before the Blues completed a deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga.

But he is now set to join a different west London club and is poised to battle with Fabri, who has been signed from Besiktas, and incumbent Marcus Bettinelli, for the No 1 jersey at Craven Cottage.



http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11466785/fulham-closing-in-on-sergio-rico-loan-signing

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Crystal Palace & Fulham Face Competition For Senegal International From Super Lig Giants Offering Champions League Football

Anderlecht defender Kara Mbodji has attracted growing interest over the summer transfer window.

Mbdodji's representative in Turkey, Saffet Balkan, has revealed that Fulham and Crystal Palace did make an approach for the Senegal international.



https://turkish-football.com/crystal-palace-fulham-face-competition-for-senegal-international-kara-mbodji-from-super-lig-giants-galatasaray-offering-champions-league-football/

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Fulham confident of signing Valencia defender Martin Montoya



Southampton and Brighton have been reportedly chasing Valencia defender Martin Montoya, but Premier League newcomer Fulham have made a late move to sign the Spaniard.

According to a report from the Daily Mail (transfer live blog, 09/08/2017 – 09:19), Fulham have made a late move for Montoya, and the Cottagers are 'confident' of signing him.

Southampton have had a relatively quiet transfer window but it appears the Saints have made a move for the former Barcelona defender.

However, they face a major upset here, as the report suggests that Fulham have made a late move and they are confident of sealing the deal.

The Spaniard would be an excellent signing for Jokanovic

Slavisa Jokanovic has assembled a very good squad as Fulham mark their return to the Premier League with a clash against Crystal Palace this weekend.

Fulham have made seven signings already, including some eye catchy names like Alfie Mawson, Andre Schurrle, and Jean Michael Seri, and are looking for more additions on the transfer deadline day.

Montoya is an experienced defender and has been a regular starter for Valencia since he joined the club in 2016. It would represent a superb piece of business if Fulham can agree to a deal as Montoya is capable of playing anywhere along the back four.



http://sportslens.com/fulham-southampton-martin-montoya/240711/

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Leicester City player adds weight to claims former teammate signing for Fulham

On August 8th, Cadena SER journalist Yago de Vega reported that Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico will join Fulham on a season-long loan deal.

The newly promoted Premier League club have already completed the signing of Fabricio Agosto Ramírez, simply known as Fabri, from Besiktas on a three-year deal in July.

Leicester City signed Vicente Iborra from Sevilla last summer and the midfielder has now pretty much confirmed that Rico will move to the Premier League. During an interview with El Partidazo de Cope, the Foxes player was asked about his former teammates in England and that is when he said the 24-year-old will leave Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.

"Here, I have a relationship with Alberto Moreno, Sergio Rico, who will come here and with the rest of the Spaniards, that whenever I see, I talk to them," Iborra said, as quoted by Estadio Deportivo.

It is also claimed that Rico already has his bags packed in order to make a switch to Fulham, where he will compete with his compatriot, Fabri, for a place in the starting lineup.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-city-player-adds-weight-claims-former-teammate-signing-fulham/

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Report: £9m Fulham flop Rui Fonte in talks with Olympiakos

It looks likely that Rui Fonte is on his way out of Premier League newcomers Fulham after just one season at Craven Cottage

Rui Fonte seems a little surplus to requirements at Fulham at the moment.

Big things were expected when the forward arrived at Craven Cottage from Braga last summer for £9 million but he proved to be a disappointment in west London. Fonte managed just three goals in 27 Championship appearances despite averaging almost a one-in-two ratio in the Primeira Liga in 2016/17.

And after the signings of Aleksandar Mitrovic and Andre Schurrle, the 28-year-old appears to have slipped down the pecking order as Fulham prepare for life back in the Premier League.

The Standard is reporting that Fonte is now in talks with Olympiakos ahead of a deadline-day move away from Fulham. The Greek giants have discussed signing him either on loan or on a permanent basis as they aim to wrestle the Super League crown back from AEK Athens.

Fonte started his career in the Arsenal reserves and featured 10 times on loan at Crystal Palace in 2009 without scoring a goal. And it seems that his second spell in England is coming to an end too.

Fonte is not the only Fulham player being linked with a move away on Thursday. The Mail (live blog, 9.12am) claims that QPR and Bristol City want goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.



http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/08/09/do-report-9m-fulham-flop-rui-fonte-in-talks-with-olympiakos/