Thursday Fulham Stuff - 04/06/26...

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Ipswich Town man on radar of fellow Premier League side
Ipswich Town could face a battle to keep hold of their head coach amid attention from elsewhere this summer.

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is expected to be high up on Fulham's shortlist of replacements for Marco Silva, according to Sky Sports.

Ipswich Town could face a battle to keep hold of their head coach this summer following their promotion to the Premier League. ITFC finished 2nd in the Championship table and went up along with Coventry City and Hull City.

McKenna, 39, was appointed as the manager at Portman Road back in 2021 and he has since worked wonders with the Suffolk outfit. He is under contract with his current club until 2028 meaning he still has two more years left to run down on his deal.

A report by talkSPORT last month suggested that Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth were admirers amid his £8million release clause. In this latest update regarding his situation, Sky Sports claim Fulham may target a move for him after Marco Silva's departure as they weigh up their options.

Ipswich Town won 3-0 at home against QPR on the final day to seal 2nd place and avoid the play-offs. George Hirst, Jaden Philogene and Kasey McAteer got their goals against the Hoops as they comfortably secured a vital three points to get themselves over the line.

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna eyed by Fulham
Ipswich Town will be desperate to retain the services of McKenna for another 12 months at least. ITFC will be aiming to establish themselves at the top level now.

The Tractor Boys were relegated 12 months ago after finishing in the bottom three with Leicester City and Southampton. They have since bounced back well though and returned to the big time at the first time of asking.

McKenna now has a big decision to make regarding his long-term situation. He may fancy a new challenge after nearly five years at the same place.

Ipswich Town were in League One when they turned to the Northern Irishman. The ex-Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United coach subsequently guided them to back-to-back promotions.

Kieran McKenna stats in charge of Ipswich Town to date in all competitions

Games	Wins	Draws	Losses
222	105	64	53

What now for Kieran McKenna at Ipswich Town?
Ipswich Town would need to find an adequate replacement if McKenna left for another club which would be hard. ITFC would have to weigh up their options and seek out the right candidate.

Fulham could see the London-born man as someone to step into Marco Silva's shoes at Craven Cottage. The former Hull City and Watford man has left after five years and is close to joining Benfica.

The Whites could now present McKenna with a new challenge to sink his teeth into. A change of scene may be something that turns his head and they are a more established side with a better chance of survival.



https://the72.co.uk/2026/06/03/ipswich-town-fulham-eye-kieran-mckenna-move/#goog_rewarded

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Emotional Premier League manager statement as Newcastle United make Eddie Howe decision
Newcastle United are among eight Premier League clubs not to change their manager since the beginning of the 2025-26 season.

Marco Silva has confirmed he is leaving Fulham at the end of his contract this month.

The Portuguese manager has been in charge at Craven Cottage for the last five years - winning the Championship in his first season before re-establishing the Cottagers as a Premier League club.

Having twice previously gone straight back down following promotion, Silva guided Fulham to a 10th, 13th and back-to-back 11th-place finishes.

Marco Silva is leaving Fulham - set to take charge of Benfica
The 48-year-old signed off his successful spell with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on the final day of the season.

He is now expected to take charge of Benfica with Jose Mourinho poised to return to Real Madrid.

"After five years, our journey together comes to an end," Silva said. "I leave with a feeling I was told when I first arrived – that Fulham Football Club is a family.

"Thanks to Mr Khan, Tony and Alistair for their support and, above all, for the relationship we built. Thank you for the great work of all the Club staff members behind the scenes.

"The players will be left with great memories and moments that we shared together through our hard work.

"Last, but not least, to our fans – I asked you from day one, to always be with us. And that's what you did these past five years. We achieved a lot together.

"My staff and I always felt your support. It will never be forgotten.

"Fulham will always be in my heart, and sooner or later I will be back at Craven Cottage."

Newcastle United sticking by Eddie Howe
"Last, but not least, to our fans – I asked you from day one, to always be with us. And that's what you did these past five years. We achieved a lot together.

"My staff and I always felt your support. It will never be forgotten.

"Fulham will always be in my heart, and sooner or later I will be back at Craven Cottage."

Newcastle United sticking by Eddie Howe
Of the 20 Premier League managers at the start of last season, only eight - Arsenal, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford, Newcastle, Everton and Leeds United - are poised to remain in charge for the new campaign.

There have been calls from sections of the Newcastle fanbase to replace Eddie Howe after losing twice to Tyne-Wear rivals Sunderland and finishing 12th in the Premier League, but the club's hierarchy has stuck by the man who before last season won the Carabao Cup and twice secured Champions League football.



https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/premier-league-news-fulham-marco-silva-newcastle-united-eddie-howe-8654713

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Optimism transfer to Fulham can still go through – London club can return with discount demand
Samuel Chukwueze joined Fulham on an initial loan deal last summer. A permanent deal will not be pursued immediately.

The Nigerian scored three times and assisted four times in the Premier League. He did show glimpses of his pace and 1v1 ability but consistency was lacking.

This has caused uncertainty about Fulham's intentions about exercising their option to buy him. Sport Witness have covered how at one point, Milan were confident the deal would go through.

That is when the player was going through a period of good form, scoring against Manchester City and assisting against Tottenham.

Milan growing desperate
Corriere dello Sport report the Nigerian will return to Milan soon. The same applies for other loanees like Ismael Bennacer and Yunus Musah.

It is believed Fulham do not want to exercise their €29m option to buy.

Fulham can seek a discount later in the summer, with the winger keen on a stay. If not that, he wants to stay in England and hopes for a Premier League transfer.

The 27-year-old feels English football is good for him and would be open, if the Craven Cottage club seek a discounted deal.

Milan would likely be open to this. They have missed out on Champions League football and are in need of money.

Fulham can seek another loan
As of now, the ex-Villarreal player's contract in Milan runs out in 2028. The Rossoneri do not see him as part of their plans and they would accept whatever they get, especially if there is some guarantee of a permanent deal.

Fulham can take advantage of this and see next season as a chance to assess the player better. AFCON disrupted his progress in the 2025/26 campaign and so did injuries.



https://sportwitness.co.uk/optimism-transfer-to-fulham-can-still-go-through-london-club-can-return-with-discount-demand/

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Fulham keen on Kieran McKenna as search for Marco Silva's replacement begins
Fulham in search of their first new manager in five years

Kieran McKenna features prominently on the list of candidates to replace Marco Silva as Fulham head coach.

Fulham are in the market for a head coach for the first time since their return to the Premier League in 2022 after Silva stepped down on Tuesday following five years at the helm. He is to become the next Benfica head coach.

McKenna's stocks are high after he guided Ipswich Town to second place in the Championship, securing the Tractor Boys an immediate return to the Premier League.

There are plenty of clubs monitoring the former Tottenham and Manchester United coach, and Standard Sport understands Fulham view him as a contender to replace Silva as they begin their own managerial search.

McKenna was in the running to become Chelsea manager in 2024 following Mauricio Pochettino's sack, while Man Utd at the same time considering bringing him back to Old Trafford when considering Erik ten Hag's future.

The Northern Irishman was most recently linked with Bournemouth before they confirmed that the outgoing manager Andoni Iraola would be replaced by former Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose.

Silva guided Fulham to promotion in 2022 in his first season at the club and has never finished lower than 13th in their four subsequent Premier League campaigns. Their 11th-place finish this term was their second in a row, with a late-season dip in form ending hopes of European qualification.

"Fulham will always be in my heart, and sooner or later I will be back at Craven Cottage," Silva said as he penned an open letter to Fulham fans on Tuesday after the club confirmed his exit.



https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/fulham-fc-mckenna-next-manager-b1284629.html

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Who will replace Marco Silva as Fulham manager?
Marco Silva and Fulham have parted ways. We are going to need a moment to come to terms with the dizzying uncertainty this has created.

Here was the one thing in this crazy, mixed-up world we thought we could rely on. But in the summer of managergeddon truly nothing is sacred and nothing is safe.

So we must, reluctantly, now ask the question we have never wanted to ask: who will be the next manager of Fulham now Silva has gone?

According to the latest prices on Oddschecker, it's one of these fellas.

9=) Robbie Keane

Robbie Keane, Premier League manager feels increasingly certain to happen at some point. But probably not this point.

9=) Oliver Glasner

There really are a lot of managerial changes this summer.

6=) Mauricio Pochettino

Arguably the most interesting name on the entire list if Fulham are willing to wait until after the World Cup to do something potentially very interesting indeed.

6=) Arne Slot

No clearer sign of the sheer brutality of the great managerial merry-go-round than Arne Slot already rocking up in these top 10s. A week ago neither he nor this job were available.

6=) Filipe Luis

Fulham is nearly Chelsea, isn't it?

5) Kjetil Knutsen

Just feels absolutely inevitable that a mid-level Premier League club gives the Bodo/Glimt boss a shot at some stage. It absolutely could be now.

4) Liam Rosenior

Look, everyone likes Fulham and nobody wants bad things to happen to them. But is that trumped by a deep desire to get LinkedIn Liam back in the Premier League chatting his astonishing sh*t? We're afraid it absolutely is. Sorry, Fulham, but this must happen. For the greater good.

3) Frank Lampard

Absolutely would not rule this out, even though it would be deeply depressing not to see Lampard lead the Coventry side he got promoted in such fine style.

2) Thomas Frank

It just absolutely screams Thomas Frank, doesn't it? What a coup it would be for the Cottagers to snap up the most in-demand manager in football.

We can literally already hear pundits telling us how well Frank spoke at his Craven Cottage unveiling.

1) Kieran McKenna

Does feel like 'mid-table Premier League job becomes available' and 'Kieran McKenna installed as the early favourite' are simply inextricably linked now. The fact not even getting promoted back into the top flight with his own team stops this chat is both funny and a bit mad.

Fun fact: McKenna's four-and-a-half years at Ipswich means he is now the seventh longest-serving current manager in the top four divisions of English football.



https://www.football365.com/news/who-replace-marco-silva-fulham-manager

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Fulham set sights on Premier League boss as £8m Marco Silva replacement - and he wants job
Fulham are now searching for a new manager following official confirmation that Marco Silva will depart Craven Cottage in order to succeed Jose Mourinho at Benfica

Kieran McKenna is understood to be keen on replacing Marco Silva at Fulham, though it would cost the Londoners £8million in compensation to prise him away from Ipswich Town.

After weeks of speculation that Silva could be leaving Craven Cottage after being targeted by Benfica, Fulham confirmed on Tuesday that their long-serving Portuguese manager had indeed decided to move on. The search for a successor to Silva, who helped Fulham consolidate in the Premier League during his reign, has already begun, with McKenna being strongly linked to the role.

McKenna's stock remains high after masterminding a third promotion in four years to secure an instant return to the Premier League for Ipswich, who were languishing in League One when the Northern Irishman took charge back in 2021.

According to talkSPORT, not only is McKenna Fulham's first-choice to replace Silva, but the 40-year-old is also interested in moving to west London.

One possible obstacle to any deal may be the significant compensation terms in McKenna's contract: it will now cost £8m for any interested party to take him away from Portman Road following Ipswich's promotion to the Premier League.

Thomas Frank is mentioned as an alternative target, with the Dane currently unattached after being sacked by Tottenham back in February.

McKenna was the subject of strong interest from rival clubs when he first guided Ipswich to the Premier League back in the summer of 2024, including Chelsea and Manchester United.

He subsequently stayed put, signing a new contract. And while he was unable to prevent Ipswich from getting relegated, he remained in Suffolk to oversee an instant return to the top-flight.

Silva achieved Fulham's highest ever Premier League points tally and win total during his premiership and was offered a new contract by the club before opting to move on. He is poised to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica.

Fulham's owner, Shahid Khan, paid tribute to Silva's excellent work and alluded to the fact that the club had plans in place should their manager decide not to extend his contract.

"Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game and we've accordingly prepared for this moment," he said in a statement.



https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fulham-next-manager-silva-mckenna-37240668

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Underappreciated Marco Silva has earned the right opportunity as Fulham exit leaves huge void
Marco Silva will be a tough act to follow at Fulham after stabilising the club in the Premier League

Fulham were fast becoming a yoyo club — too good for the Championship but too poor for the Premier League — until Marco Silva first pitched up at Motspur Park.

Silva's departure from the club five years later, after rejecting a new £7million contract to instead become Benfica manager, comes only after the outstanding achievement of his 15-year managerial career: promoting Fulham back to the Premier League and stabilising them there, finishing 10th, 13th and 11th, twice, in four top-flight campaigns.

That he chooses this summer to wave goodbye is no shock.

Though player recruitment has been smart and shrewd, the club's owner Shahid Khan has not always invested to quite the extent Silva hoped and expected. A club of Fulham's size must make peace with its place in football's food chain, but losing their best players to pastures new necessitated that Silva reinvents Fulham each year.

He did. Initially tipped for immediate relegation for the third straight time as a newly promoted club, they are now top-flight staples.

Silva, formerly of Hull City, Watford and Everton, views our league as the promised land and rebuffed offers from Saudi Arabia and Europe to stick it out at a club that came to value him to an extent no English club ever had before.

Now, though, the right opportunity has arisen at the right time for a head coach who had been pondering his future for a long while. Five years and out, for the league's second-longest-serving current manager, after only Arsenal's Mikel Arteta.

It is telling that despite never finishing higher than tenth in their newly promoted 2022-23 campaign under Silva, Khan and his board of directors never came close to moving him on. West Ham's relegation is the last loose thread of an ugly unravelling which began by dreaming higher than David Moyes's midtable solidity.

Clubs of Fulham's size must be careful what they wish for, and the board knew they had a good thing going with Silva.

His departure deprives the Premier League of one of its most effective coaches. He became inwardly frustrated when transfer business didn't match his grand designs or was completed needlessly close to the deadline but remained professional and leaned, always, on his ability to dust himself off and get the best out of the players who were in front of him.

Clubs of Fulham's size must be careful what they wish for, and the board knew they had a good thing going with Silva

The hot-and-cold Aleksandar Mitrovic suddenly caught fire upon Silva's arrival and banged in 43 goals — the most by a single player in a 46-game league season in English football history — as 110-goal Fulham ran riot and won the Championship in Silva's first campaign.

Joao Palhinha was decent already but looked a world-class defensive midfielder in two seasons under Silva. He elevated Harry Wilson; had Raul Jimenez reborn after his sickening skull injury. In Bernd Leno, Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe, he got a tune out of players who'd fallen on hard times in different parishes.

The work Silva has done at Fulham feels underappreciated by English football more widely. He is straight-talking, maybe lacks in charisma or natural warmth, and perhaps this is why.

He could be relied upon like clockwork to insist in every passing post-match press conference that Fulham had been the better team even when they hadn't, and had deserved a penalty whether or not they had. He is relentless, rigorous and fiercely competitive.

Perhaps if the Cottagers had ever got over the line and secured European football for themselves, in the way Brighton, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth or Sunderland have, his body of work would have elicited greater acclaim.

Fulham knew what they had, though. Their chants declare him a "genius". When he penned an open letter to the club's fanbase on Tuesday, you sensed he truly meant what he said when promising: "Fulham will always be in my heart, and sooner or later I will be back at Craven Cottage."

Interviewed by The Standard in April, Josh King, currently training with England in Florida ahead of the World Cup, declared Silva an "incredible person who has helped the club for years." Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is among the candidates as Fulham plan their next chapter. Time does not stand still.

For all involved, moving on from Silva will take some getting used to.



https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/marco-silva-fulham-exit-void-b1284652.html

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Fulham sign Wooburn Green boy Luke Gareppo-Bagshaw
A talented eight-year-old footballer from Wooburn Green has been snapped up by Fulham after an impressive rise through the grassroots game.

Luke Gareppo-Bagshaw, who began playing football at just four years old, has signed with the Premier League club's academy after attracting attention from several top sides, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

His mother, Karen "Kazz" Gareppo, said Luke first showed his potential at a weekend session with Wycombe-based coaching group Wycombe Underwood shortly after the family moved to the area.

She said: "He stood out straight away.

"They invited him into their development centre, but he had to wait until he was six to play matches."

When he finally made his debut, Luke made an immediate impact, scoring seven goals, converting a penalty and registering three assists in a convincing 20-4 victory.

Videos of that performance, shared on social media, quickly drew attention, including from a Chelsea scout who invited Luke to train at the club's development centre.

From there, his reputation grew rapidly, with scouts from multiple academies watching him in grassroots football.

At one stage, Luke was training with Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Fulham in the same week.

"It was relentless," Ms Gareppo said. "He was training six or seven times a week, which is a lot for a child."

Eventually, the family narrowed his options down, and Luke made the decision himself to commit to Fulham, a choice his mother says has allowed him to flourish.

She added: "Fulham made him feel valued.

"They really got to know him and made him feel special.

"Since choosing them, he's just gone from strength to strength."

Luke officially signed for Fulham in May and is set to begin full-time academy involvement in September when he starts Year 4.

His mother described the signing as a "huge achievement", noting that only a small percentage of children at that age are offered academy places.

"It's something like 11 per cent across the UK," she said. "We're incredibly proud of him."

Despite the demands of academy football, including frequent travel across the country for matches, Ms Gareppo said Luke has maintained a strong balance with school.

"He's excelling in his studies and his teachers have no concerns," she added. "Education always comes first, but he's managing both brilliantly."

She also emphasised the importance of ensuring young players enjoy the game, revealing Luke had previously found some environments too intense.

"He needs to be happy," she said. "That's when he plays his best football, and Fulham has given him that."

For the Wooburn Green youngster, the journey is only just beginning, but with his talent and determination already clear, his future in the game looks bright.



https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/26160077.fulham-sign-wooburn-green-boy-luke-gareppo-bagshaw/

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Last chance: Season Ticket Renewals
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Fulham eyeing Kieran McKenna as Marco Silva replacement
Marco Silva is all set to leave Fulham this summer and join Portuguese club Benfica.

Jose Mourinho has decided to join Real Madrid, and the Portuguese outfit will need to replace him properly. The Eagles have decided to make a move for Silva, who will sign a three-year contract with them.

Meanwhile, Fulham are now looking at potential alternatives, and they have identified Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna as a target. McKenna has done an outstanding job for Ipswich Town, and there is no doubt that he is ready for a Premier League job. The move to Fulham could be ideal for him.

The West Londoners are a solid mid-table Premier League team, and they could offer him an ambitious platform to showcase his qualities in the top flight. Silva has done an outstanding job at Fulham, and his departure will be a blow to the club. Hoewver, McKenna is highly rated in England and has a bright future. He could be an outstanding appointment for them in the long-term.

Can McKenna make his mark at Fulham?
The former Manchester United coach will want to manage in the Premier League regularly, and Fulham could be ideal for him. The Cottagers have quality players at their disposal and reasonable resources. He will look to help them establish themselves as a top-half club. It remains to be seen whether he can plug the team's weaknesses during the summer transfer window.

McKenna was linked with a return to Manchester United last year as well. The managerial appointment is yet to be confirmed, and Fulham are closing in on the deal. It remains to be seen whether they can wrap up the move quickly. McKenna will look to focus on a solid pre-season with his new team and help them do well next season.

Meanwhile, Silva will feel he has consistently shown his quality in the Premier League, and he will look to win major trophies now. Benfica will be able to provide him with European football and the opportunity to push for the league title. It remains to be seen whether he can deliver in his homeland.



https://thehardtackle.com/news/2026/06/03/fulham-eyeing-kieran-mckenna-as-marco-silva-replacement/

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Marco Silva looking to take Fulham player with him after Benfica move
Fulham's Marco Silva era is over, but Benfica's plans for the summer suggest the Portuguese club are not finished looking at Craven Cottage.

The London club have already seen Silva depart after five years in charge. The Portuguese coach is expected to take over at Benfica.

Now, according to Correio da Manhã, one of the manager's most trusted Fulham players has emerged as a target for the Lisbon side.

Silva wants reunion with trusted player
Harry Wilson is reportedly on Silva's shortlist as Benfica begin shaping their squad for next season.

The timing is significant because the Wales international's contract expires at the end of June, meaning he could leave Fulham as a free agent. That has naturally attracted attention from several clubs of course.

But Harry Wilson's connection with Marco Silva goes back to the manager's first season at Fulham. Then the pair continued working together throughout Fulham's Premier League years.

While injuries disrupted some campaigns, Wilson remained an important squad member and a player Silva consistently trusted.

According to Correio da Manhã, that relationship has now put him firmly on Benfica's radar.

The report states Silva would like to take the 29-year-old with him to Portugal. Instead of paying a transfer fee, Benfica could offer a signing-on bonus.

Wilson currently earns around €3.5m (£3m) net per season, and the Portuguese newspaper believes his salary should not be an obstacle if Benfica decide to move forward.

Premier League clubs also watching
Benfica may have Marco Silva's influence working in their favour, but they are not alone.

Correio da Manhã report that Everton remain interested after trying to sign Wilson during the January transfer window. At the time, Silva reportedly blocked any deal and considered the winger too important to lose.

Aston Villa are also credited with interest and could enter the race in the coming weeks.

That leaves Fulham facing a familiar challenge. Losing a manager often creates uncertainty around players who were particularly close to him. Wilson appears to fit that category.

However, with his contract running down, Premier League interest growing and Silva now established as the driving force behind Benfica's recruitment plans, Fulham may soon discover that losing their manager was only the beginning of the story.



https://sportwitness.co.uk/marco-silva-looking-to-take-fulham-player-with-him-after-benfica-move/

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Fulham player alternative to Manchester City man – Talks held during trip to England
Fulham's Calvin Bassey and Manchester City's Nathan Aké are both options for Fenerbahçe this summer.

The 26-year-old was a regular under Marco Silva while Pep Guardiola didn't rely much upon the Netherlands international this season.

Bassey played 30 league matches for Fulham. On the other hand, the 31-year-old centre-back made 18 Premier League appearances [five starts] for Manchester City.

The Turkish club are looking to improve their defence and could consider signing either of them.

Fenerbahçe will have a presidential election this weekend and Aziz Yıldırım is one of the contenders for the top job.

On Tuesday, Sport Witness covered claims from Turkey that Yıldırım held talks with the Etihad club over Aké during his trip to England.

Talks also held for Fulham player
Sabah pick up on that and cover the latest on both Manchester City and Fulham players.

Aziz Yıldırım will prioritise strengthening the Yellow Canaries' defence with Nathan Aké if he were to win the election.

During his trip to England, he held talks with the former AFC Bournemouth's agent. If the Dutchman were to be against joining the Istanbul club or if there's no agreement, then Calvin Bassey will be his alternative.

The presidential candidate has also held discussions with the Nigeria international's agent in London. His plan is to make an official approach for the Fulham player if a move for Aké doesn't go through.

These two players will only be considered if Yıldırım becomes their new president. The newspaper makes no mention of whether the Manchester City player or the Fulham man are open to joining Fenerbahçe.

Any potential developments will only happen after the outcome of elections on June 7-8th.

New managers could be key
Manchester City and Fulham have seen Pep Guardiola and Marco Silva respectively step down from their roles.

The Premier League duo are in the process of appointing new managers and the incoming bosses could have a say on whether or not to retain Nathan Aké and Calvin Bassey.

Aké has less than 13 months on his contract and Bassey's deal expires in 2027, with an option for another year.



https://sportwitness.co.uk/fulham-player-alternative-to-manchester-city-man-talks-held-during-trip-to-england/