Thursday Fulham Stuff - 17/08/23...

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Fulham 'preparing offer for Orsolini'
Fulham are preparing an offer for Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini, according to reports from Italy this evening.

Sky Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio latest story suggests that Fulham have opened negotiations with the I Rossoblù over a potential deal for the Italian international. Bologna have told the 26 year-old, who has made 139 appearances and scored 36 goals in six years at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, that he can leave the club this summer as he heads into the final year of his contract.

The versatile wide man, who can play on either flank, came through the ranks at his hometown club of Ascoli and has also played for Juventus and Atalanta. A star at youth level, where he scored five goals as Italy finished third in the 2017 under-20 World Cup, Orsolini scored twice in his two senior appearances for the Azurri against Estonia and Armenia in 2019.

Fulham, who signed the former Wolves winger Adama Traoré on Saturday, are still seeking attacking additions to Marco Silva's squad before the end of the summer transfer window having been frustrated in their attempts to strike deals with Chelsea and Everton for Callum Hudson-Odoi and Demarai Gray.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2023/08/fulham-preparing-offer-for-orsolini/

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Player to walk away from Man Utd for free as latest financial hit beckons; Fulham and Saudi clubs among suitors
Manchester United look set to take another financial hit in the transfer market as defender Eric Bailly will be allowed to leave on a free transfer this summer, according to a journalist.

Man Utd have a habit of letting players go for reduced fees after they struggle at Old Trafford. Midfielder Paul Pogba is a prime example. After allowing him to leave on a free transfer, Man Utd re-signed the Frenchman from Juventus for a then world-record £89million sum in August 2016.

But last summer, Pogba once again departed Man Utd on a free following the expiry of his contract.

Other players Man Utd have taken losses on, more recently, include Fred and Alex Telles. Harry Maguire would have also joined that group if he had gone through with a £30m switch to West Ham United.

According to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Erik ten Hag's side will allow centre-back Bailly to find a new club for free during the current transfer window, despite his contract running until June 2024.

This will see Man Utd take a £30m hit, as that is the fee they paid Villarreal to sign Bailly in July 2016.

It recently emerged that the Ivorian had agreed personal terms ahead of a potential move to Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig. But the deal was dependent on the two clubs reaching an agreement themselves, and that has not happened.

Man Utd have therefore decided to cut their losses and get Bailly off their wage bill for good.

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Interestingly, Bailly could remain in the Premier League as Hawkins states that Fulham are looking into signing him.

Bailly could also still move to Turkey, though not with Besiktas. And, like with seemingly every other player in Europe, Saudi Arabian teams are keeping tabs on the situation and may swoop in with a lucrative contract offer.

The 29-year-old spent last term on loan at Marseille. The Ligue 1 outfit had the obligation to sign Bailly permanently if he made a certain amount of appearances.

However, he did not do enough to impress Marseille coaches and as a result this clause was not triggered.

Bailly has made 113 appearances for Man Utd across all competitions and has scored one goal in that time. Man Utd have won the Europa League, League Cup and Community Shield while he has been on their books.



https://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/player-walk-away-man-utd-free-latest-financial-hit-fulham-saudi-clubs-suitors