Thursday Fulham Stuff - 07/08/25...

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Fulham 'in Sterling talks'
Fulham are in talks with Raheem Sterling over a potential move to Craven Cottage, according to Four Four Two's Joe Donohue.

The 30 year-old England international is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and struggled during a loan spell with Arsenal next season – but any deal is contingent on the Blues taking a huge financial hit. Fulham are eager to supplement Marco Silva's attacking resources this summer but have so far failed to make any new acquisitions apart from 34 year-old goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte.

While Chelsea would prefer a straight sale of the former Liverpool and Manchester City winger, Fulham are looking for a loan deal – or a cheaper sale later in the window. Sterling would be keen to remain in London and Silva appreciates his versatility and experience, but it remains to be seen whether a deal can be done.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2025/08/fulham-in-sterling-talks/

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Iwobi: 'We want to get into Europe'
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has told the Guardian's Ed Aarons that the Whites want to qualify for continental competition having come 'so close to achieving a European spot' last year.

The Nigerian international gave a wide-ranging interview to Aarons, which has been published in this morning's edition. Iwobi claims that the most nervous he has been was when he was asked to join Ramz, the British rapper who he has collaborated with on his latest single, for a live performance. The classy midfielder's composure was suddenly lacking:

"I thought: 'I'm not sure yet. I'm just not sure yet. But maybe in the near future I might start. I've done one live performance which felt a bit weird – there was a live band playing the drums and I literally had to use an instrument, which felt crazy, but I enjoyed it. It's all about timing."

The piece also features a discussion of Iwobi's Project 17 initiative and their annual football tournament, which linked up with the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) to raise both funds and awareness to address the lack of donors in the black community. Iwobi's competitive edge shines through as he discusses the fact that his team, that included the Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, were beaten by in a penalty shoot-out and failed to make the final.

"I said I was not going to leave my tournament, or the stadium, until we win! Unfortunately, I had to get escorted off because we did not win. It doesn't matter – well, it kind of does matter who wins – but I'm telling myself it doesn't! Using my football platform, we also brought ACLT to educate and teach people about people that are going through blood problems or stem cell problems. You never know who's going through it so it's just nice to educate people about that as well."

Iwobi is fresh from appearing in every Premier League fixture last season, scoring nine times and adding six assists, as Fulham beat their best-ever top tier points tally but failed to make the top ten and were beaten in the FA Cup quarter finals by Crystal Palace. He referenced his stellar numbers in that only live musical performance with lines addressing those who have questioned his commitment.

"Comments on the tweets saying 'stay focused' and 'stick to the ball,' but look at this season, check out the stats, drop a couple tunes and the footie's on track'.

Iwobi also insists that Marco Silva's side are targeting continental competition again this year:

"We were so close to achieving a European spot, so it's another ambition that we want to fulfil".

He addresses his ambition to go and represent Nigeria in this year's AFCON, which take place in Morocco, and try to emulate his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha in taking the trophy home.

"It's not nice for us [to have to choose]. But with all due respect to Fulham, I would like to go to the AFCON."

The interview concludes with Iwobi reflecting on the fact that he will turn 30 next May.

"No matter age you are, I feel like you have to give 100 per cent. But yeah, I'm kicking on. I'm going to be 30 next season. So, I'm no longer a young kid, but hopefully next season, I'll make another big statement."



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2025/08/iwobi-we-want-to-get-into-europe/

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Join us in the Adam Stansfield Foundation FPL
Regular readers will know of our association with the Adam Stansfield Foundation and remember fondly Jay Stansfield's contribution both on and off the field during his time at Craven Cottage.

The Adam Stansfield Foundation continues to do wonderful work to further Adam's legacy by empowering young people to improve their life chances through the power of football.

Fundraiser extraordinaire Jack Vickery is running his fantastic Fantasy Premier League again this season. The entry fee is £10 and the proceeds are split equally between funding the Foundation's fabulous programme of activities and prize money for the winners.

The FPL raised £1,480 for the Foundation in 2024/2025 and paid out the same to their most successful managers. Let's see if we can beat that this year – and it will be much more fun with a strong Fulham contingent.

You can enter by contacting Jack Vickery on X



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2025/08/join-us-in-the-adam-stansfield-foundation-fpl/

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Up Next: Eintracht Frankfurt

Join us this Saturday 9th August, kick-off 5pm, as we welcome Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt to Craven Cottage for a pre-season friendly.

This fixture marks our final friendly before the start of the 25/26 Premier League season next weekend, where Fulham open their campaign away from home against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Tickets for this fixture are on General Sale, with adults starting at £20 and juniors just £10. Supporters can purchase four tickets per person.

Further information about this fixture can be found here.

BUY TICKETS



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/august/06/up-next-eintracht-frankfurt/

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Legal case a 'seismic confrontation' between players and Fifa
"A seismic legal confrontation between players and Fifa."

The view of former Fulham midfielder-turned-lawyer Udo Onwere when asked to assess the significance of the compensation claim launched against Fifa this week on behalf of current and former professional footballers over transfer rules.
On Monday, Dutch foundation Justice for Players (JFP) said it had started a class action lawsuit against the sport's world governing body, along with the football associations of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark.
It argues that 100,000 footballers playing in Europe since 2002 could have lost income as a result of "unlawful" Fifa regulations, and that "preliminary analysis" shows that damages could amount to several billion pounds.
The case is the result of last year's ruling by the highest European court that Fifa regulations over some football transfers broke EU laws.
In October, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) found in favour of former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra after he argued some of the rules restricted his freedom of movement and breached competition law, and sued Fifa.
"This class action could rewrite the rules governing player mobility across the global football industry" says Onwere, who is now a partner at law firm Bray and Krais.
"What distinguishes this case from previous skirmishes with the governing body is its sheer scale and complexity... The outcome of this litigation could usher in a new era of transfer regulations and governance - one where contractual stability is balanced with player autonomy.
"It could prove to be as transformational as the landmark 1995 Bosman ruling."
Such a comparison is notable, because JFP is being advised by Diarra's Belgian lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont, who also won the landmark 1995 case at the CJEU on behalf of ex-player Jean-Marc Bosman.
That ruling dramatically changed the sport, meaning footballers could choose to run down their contracts and move clubs on a free transfer, with teams no longer able to demand compensation for out-of-contract players.
Thirty years on, some now believe this latest case could result in players being able to terminate their own contracts, without paying compensation, before those deals come to an end.
BBC Sport has been told that Fifa has until the start of September to respond to the threat of legal action.

Background
Last year, the CJEU said that, by refusing to provide Diarra with an international transfer certificate (ITC) for a proposed move to Belgian club Charleroi in 2015 after he was found to have breached his contract with Lokomotiv Moscow (for which he was ordered to pay £8.4m to the Russian club and suspended), Fifa showed that its rules "impede the free movement of professional footballers wishing to develop their activity by going to work for a new club".
Diarra's lawyers contested the Fifa rule which makes a club wishing to sign a player jointly liable for compensation to a player's old club, and at risk of sporting sanctions, in cases where the player's previous contract was terminated without just cause.
They also challenged a rule which allows the national association of a player's former club to withhold an ITC where there was a dispute, which they said also hindered the move.
The court ruled that Fifa should not be able to use the ITC system to prevent players who have breached a contract from moving and working where they choose.
At the time Fifa said it had been "continuously improving" the transfer system "for the benefit of players, clubs, leagues and member associations, to ensure that players can train, be developed and have stability, while safeguarding the integrity of competitions by implementing a robust regulatory framework for the international transfer system".
It then adapted its transfer regulations on an interim basis, but accepted they could be open to challenge.
JFP claims that affected professional footballers have earned approximately 8% less over the course of their career as a result of Fifa's rules, and its litigation could mean players can terminate their own contracts.

'A huge hit'
Lucia Melcherts, the chair of JFP, said: "All professional football players have lost a significant amount of earnings due to the unlawful Fifa regulations. In any other profession, people are allowed to change jobs voluntarily. The same should be true in football, particularly as the average career span of a professional footballer according to a FIFPro study is only eight years long."
"FIFA will find it difficult to put forward a robust defence to these claims in the face of a clear decision by the CJEU in the Diarra case that there was anti-competitive behaviour over several years", says Daniel Gore, an arbitration lawyer at Withers.
"The anticipated floodgate of claims has commenced, and Fifa's finances could take a huge hit at a time they are flying high after the expanded Club World Cup this year and World Cup in 2026."
In a statement, the European division of global players' union Fifpro, which backed Diarra's case, said the action "represents the anticipated practical response" to the CJEU ruling, "effectively centralising advocacy for affected players' interests that have broad implications for the football industry".
It said it would "thoroughly assess" the foundation's move, adding it "will always support fair compensation for affected players whose rights were breached, while driving meaningful reform towards inclusive governance structures in international football.
"This approach aims to shield past, current and future generations of players from unilateral and arbitrary decision-making processes that undermine or harm fundamental workers' rights and fair competition."
Fifa has been approached for comment.



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy5prnpy142o

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Pure Adventure: 2025/26 Away Kit

The Club is pleased to reveal our 2025/26 adidas Away Kit.

Paying tribute to the 90s, our new Away Kit sees the 1995 Fulham crest reintroduced to a Fulham strip for the first time since 2001.

Drawing inspiration from the cult favourite 1999/2000 away kit, the striking green colourway is paired with a navy collar and sides, white piping and the iconic adidas Three Stripes. Completing the strip are navy shorts and socks.

Our Away Kit launch film celebrates the period of the 90s and the adventures of following Fulham away, charting the Club's highs and lows from across the era.

Fronted by Fulham legend Sean Davis, who after making his debut for the Club in the 90s went on to represent Fulham in all four divisions of English football, the video goes on to feature current Men's and Women's team stars Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe and Rodrigo Muniz, Ella Tagliavini, Megalie Mendes and Jade Bradley.

The strip comes in a dedicated women's fit, with Club Partner Royal Caribbean featuring across the front of junior and mini-kits.

The 2025/26 Away Kit will be available to purchase from Thursday 7th August instore and online.



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/august/06/25-26-away-kit-revealed/

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AFCON or Fulham? Alex Iwobi makes tough decision ahead of crucial December schedule
Alex Iwobi has a tough decision to make, as the 2025 AFCON will be played in mid-December, when the Premier League is in full swing...

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has confirmed that he will leave Fulham and join the national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December despite its clash with the Premier League schedule, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 2025 AFCON is set to take place this December in Morocco. Usually, the competition is played in February, but it was shifted to December due to this busy schedule next year, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming up in June.

But despite the shift, the competition still clashes with the calendar of major football leagues across the world.

This would affect the clubs that have African players. And these clubs will try to stop their players from leaving.

It could even cause rifts between the parties involved, albeit FIFA rules stipulate that clubs must release their players for competitions like the AFCON.

One of the clubs that will be affected by the AFCON is Fulham. The Cottagers have four African players in their squad, including Iwobi and Super Eagles teammate Calvin Bassey.

However, ahead of the competition, Iwobi has revealed that playing at the AFCON is non-negotiable for him.

    "It's not nice for us [to have to choose between the AFCON and our clubs], but with all due respect to Fulham I would like to go to the AFCON," Iwobi told The Guardian.

The Super Eagles finished second at the last Africa Cup of Nations after a disappointing final loss to the Ivory Coast. But this time, Iwobi will be targeting a gold medal with the team.

Alex Iwobi Set For Another Big Season at Fulham
In the meantime, Iwobi will hope to begin the Premier League campaign with a bang.

Last season, they finished 11th with 54 points. Fulham were even in the run-in for continental football until the last seven games of the season. Iwobi was key to that run, with a career-best nine goals and six assists in 38 appearances.

Fulham will begin their season with a game against Brighton at the American Express Stadium on August 16.



https://soccernet.ng/2025/08/afcon-fulham-alex-iwobi-decision-december.html

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No, we don't need the old crest back
It's great we've got a nostalgic away kit, but let's start respecting our current badge.

It's finally happened. Adidas have given Fulham a little bit of respect and allowed us to jazz up our annual teamwear template by adding our old crest to our away shirt.

It's a lovely homage to what's become an iconic kit, albeit it one we wore in perhaps one of the dullest seasons in memory. Scott Parker probably had a poster of Paul Bracewell on his bedroom wall growing up. But I digress.

The kit launch has reignited that age-old debate: should Fulham ditch its badge for a crest used in years gone by? The answer (for me, Clive) is a resounding no.

History
Why I hear you ask? Let me count the ways. Our badge (or crest, or even logo if you're that way inclined) is often referred to as "new", when in fact it's just celebrated its 24th birthday. We have had it for a shade less than 17% of our whole history.

And in that time it's developed its own history and heritage. Our maiden Premier League season - and the 12 consecutive campaigns that followed. The Intertoto Cup. The Europa League! Wembley in front of the White Wall. It's been there for some of the finest moments in our 146 years.

That has made it globally recognised. Many neutrals will not have a scooby who this shirt belongs to when it comes out - and that's fine, this kit is not for them. But the point stands that our badge has done a phenomenal job in helping us pass the instant recognition test across the world.

We have fans who weren't even alive clamouring for the return of the old badge even though they weren't even alive when Jean Tigana's boys bore the crest proudly as we romped to the Division One title. It's baffling.

Then take into account we had this badge (in the form it's represented on this shirt) for just six years. Six!

Pioneers
When we launched our new badge ahead of our first Premier League season in 2001, we were one of the first clubs to do so. This was before the deluge of clubs shoving any and all of their identifiable icons into a roundel and calling it a rebrand (I'm looking at you, Brentford).

The argument from the club was that the move gave it complete control over its identity, with many elements of the previous badge owned by the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The reintroduction of it on this shirt doesn't change that argument.

The shape and the initials within are unique in football. The biggest stick people use to beat us with is that the initials "look a bit like a swastika", when anyone with two eyes knows that's a bit of a reach. My son tells me the iconic badge used in our 1975 FA Cup appearance that I have tattooed on my leg looks like a wheelchair, so go figure.

We've seen clubs make similar innovative changes since, to the same pushback and criticism from fans, but few have made the change so successfully. Juventus is an example that comes to mind.



Nostalgia
Look, nostalgia is great. I'm not that much of a party pooper. It's great that the club has put some thought into dipping into our past when it comes to kit designs. Last season's red and black stripes was an all-timer (even if you could argue those should always be our away colours). It certainly beats a turquoise abomination that's "inspired by the Craven Cottage brickwork".

And it's pleasing that, though we're not an elite Adidas club (and therefore don't get the trefoil logo on third kit's and the range of retro wear that comes with it), the brand with the three stripes is putting some effort into these kit collaborations. This is all wonderful stuff.

But our current badge is an intrinsic element of our identity as a football club. And I just think it's time we gave it the respect it deserves.



https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/no-we-dont-need-the-old-crest-back

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Free prize draw entry with 2025/26 Fulham programme subscription

Fulham FC is pleased to confirm that the official matchday programme will continue to be serviced by Press Box Publishing for the next two seasons.

Supporters who subscribe to the Official Matchday Programme for the full 2025/26 season will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a signed Men's First Team home shirt.

A season-long subscription ensures you receive every edition of the award-winning 104-page matchday programme direct to your door. Produced by Press Box Publishing Ltd, each issue is packed with exclusive interviews, in-depth features, and all the latest news from Craven Cottage.

Subscriptions include all home fixtures in the Premier League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup and friendlies, and can be purchased now via Press Box Publishing's official online store.

Pricing (early bird deal)

    UK: £115
    Europe: £165
    Rest of the World: £185

Subscribers who sign up before Fulham's Premier League home opener against Manchester United on Sunday 24th August will guarantee receipt of every edition. Missed the opener? Don't worry – back issues will be supplied (subject to availability) for those who subscribe afterwards.

Prefer to buy match-by-match? Single-game programmes cost £4 and can be:

    Pre-ordered online via the Press Box Publishing store
    Purchased in person on matchdays from vendors around the stadium
    Bought at the Fulham Stadium Store

Please note: Delivery is subject to postal schedules and cannot be guaranteed for arrival before matchday.

Don't miss out – subscribe today at pressboxpublishing.co.uk to enjoy every page of Fulham's 2025/26 season, delivered straight to your door – and for your chance to win a signed shirt!



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Fulham FC 2025-26 Adidas Away Kit Released
Football kit news from England as the new Fulham FC 2025-26 Adidas away kit has been released.

Fulham FC 2025-26 Adidas Away Shirt
The new 2025-26 Fulham away kit is inspired by the classic 1999-00 away kit and sees a striking green jersey featuring a navy collar and underarms.

Navy Adidas stripes are placed on the shoulders whilst the Adidas logo on the right breast and the Sbotop shirt sponsor logo in the centre of the front are also coloured navy.

White piping runs from the collar down the sides of the front.

On the left breast is a retro Fulham FC crest.



https://www.thekitman.co.uk/fulham-fc-2025-26-adidas-away-kit-released/

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Al-Fayed's badge broke with Fulham's tradition
Our friends at Fulhamish might have been tipped off about the terrific new away shirt. They changed their logo to green and had a punchy article from editor Drew Heatley ready to go, demanding that fans stop demanding a return to Fulham's 'old crest'.

Let me say this, first. I admire the Heatley family. I might be a slightly odd person in that my mum and dad collected every bit of Fulham memorabilia going. Given that they were academics, any book to do with Fulham wasn't just purchased and devoured within minutes but it had pride of place in the bookcase. Growing up where other parents had the books relating to their field or even tomes they had written themselves, my Dad placed anything by Alex White and Dennis Turner in a prominent position. Other parents had primary school pictures on the mantelpiece or a certificate, my mum used one of those frames to show off a shot of Darren Freeman's first Fulham goal.

Both of my parents revered Michael Heatley. My mum absolutely loved his 'Celebrity Spotlight' column in the programme in the eighties, whilst I got my father a copy of Michael's Fulham: Match of My Life for father's day a few years ago. He said it was the best present he'd ever received and I regretted chickening out of asking Michael to sign it when I saw him in Stevenage Road. Drew's done a brilliant job in matching up the prowess of the podcast with some hard-hitting articles, but I respectfully disagree with the idea that the debate about crests should be consigned to the dustbin.

Drew writes:

    "Our badge (or crest, or even logo if you're that way inclined) is often referred to as "new", when in fact it's just celebrated its 24th birthday. We have had it for a shade less than 17% of our whole history. And in that time it's developed its own history and heritage. Our maiden Premier League season – and the 12 consecutive campaigns that followed. The Intertoto Cup. The Europa League! Wembley in front of the White Wall. It's been there for some of the finest moments in our 146 years.

    That has made it globally recognised. Many neutrals will not have a scooby who this shirt belongs to when it comes out – and that's fine, this kit is not for them. But the point stands that our badge has done a phenomenal job in helping us pass the instant recognition test across the world.

    We have fans who weren't even alive clamouring for the return of the old badge even though they weren't even alive when Jean Tigana's boys bore the crest proudly as we romped to the Division One title. It's baffling. Then take into account we had this badge (in the form it's represented on this shirt) for just six years. Six!"

The current badge could also be remembered as being imposed without a word on a fanbase that weren't expecting it, becoming the symbol of an era where the chairman hatched a plan to sell the club's historic home to himself to build luxury flats (also without telling anyone) and described the fans who resisted this ridiculousness as people who weren't true Fulham fans and didn't understand economics. It could be associated with an owner whose eccentricities haven't aged well – to put it mildly – and whose alleged abuse of employees and Fulham's own female footballers represents a dark moment in the history of London's first professional football club.

Of course, that might be unfair but the idea that a badge won the InterToto Cup, imbued Roy Hodgson's boys with grit during the Great Escape, the Europa League or inspired the White Wall at Wembley is equally absurd. Where Drew does have a point is that the latest iteration of a club crest is more globally recognised. I'd argue that's because it has been worn by the players in the Premier League for nearly a quarter of a century, but there you go.

Drew goes on to say:

    "When we launched our new badge ahead of our first Premier League season in 2001, we were one of the first clubs to do so. This was before the deluge of clubs shoving any and all of their identifiable icons into a roundel and calling it a rebrand (I'm looking at you, Brentford). The argument from the club was that the move gave it complete control over its identity, with many elements of the previous badge owned by the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The reintroduction of it on this shirt doesn't change that argument."

With the greatest of respect, that wasn't the argument from the club at the time. They claimed that the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham owned the intellectual property and copyright to the badge and that limited Fulham from marketing it. Such a position is as wide of the mark as one of Anthony Knockaert's shots in the Scott Parker era. The Council said this wasn't true and that they were willing to discuss this with Fulham and when it was proven to be inaccurate, the club's explanation for the decision to impose a new crest changed. Remember this the era when Bruce

The current crest may have grown on me, but I still remember it as something that could have been scribbled together in five minutes by marketing director Juliet Slot. A primary school child might have delivered something more aesthetically pleasing.

As Tom Greatrex told Peter Rutzler a couple of years ago:

I don't like it — it could be the badge of any team whose initials were 'FFC'. There's nothing that links it to anything around the club, or the ground or previous badges. I am a traditionalist in some of these things. I think badges should identify with the club, the heritage and maybe the ground."

The badge it replaced had a special place in our hearts too. It became iconic as the Whites won the right to remain at Craven Cottage and worked their way out of the basement under the watch of Micky Adams and then rose through the leagues memorably. The adoption of a new badge under Al-Fayed broke with Fulham's traditions and, whatever you think about him or the Khan family, Fulham fans shouldn't be in the business of censoring debate.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2025/08/al-fayeds-badge-broke-with-fulhams-tradition/

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Dewsbury-Hall completes move from Chelsea to Everton
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has completed a move from Chelsea to Everton.

The midfielder, 26, has moved on having struggled to establish himself as a first-team regular since being signed from Leicester last year.

Fulham were among other clubs interested in Dewsbury-Hall, who has signed a five-year contract.

He has moved for an initial fee of £24m, but the deal could eventually be worth close to £30m with add-ons.

Dewsbury-Hall made just two Premier League starts for Chelsea last season, featuring 11 times as a substitute.

"I'm honestly very excited, my family's excited. There's a real buzz about this. It feels right for me," he said after his transfer was finalised.

"So just that alone gives me the motivation and the extra determination to show everybody, to prove a point and have a really successful time here."




https://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/football-dewsbury-hall-everton

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Cooke's pro contract

The Club is delighted to announce that Logan Cooke has signed his first professional contract at Fulham.

Logan, who played every single second of action for the Under-18s last season, has been with us for nearly a decade.

The towering centre-back, who is heading into his second year as a scholar, has played minutes with the U21s during pre-season.

After putting pen to paper on his pro contract, Logan told fulhamfc.com: "It's a great feeling. To be able to call myself a professional footballer is something that every kid dreams of.

"My time at Fulham has been the best years of my life. I've been here for nine years now and being here every day is something that I love doing.

"I'm so proud to say that this is now my job."



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/august/06/cooke-s-pro-contract/

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Crystal Palace eyeing Raheem Sterling swoop, player open to move
Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing 30-year-old Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Raheem Sterling does not have a future at Chelsea, and they will look to move on this summer. Crystal Palace are aiming to bolster their attacking options, and they have identified the 30-year-old as a target.

West Ham United and Fulham are also interested in the player. Meanwhile, Sterling is open to joining Crystal Palace this summer, which will come as a major boost for the club. They need more cutting edge in the final third, and the England international could prove useful for them.

Crystal Palace could lose Eberechi Eze in the coming weeks, with Arsenal keen on signing him. They will need to replace Eze adequately, and Sterling could serve as a strong short-term option. He has proven himself at big clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City.

Even though the Englishman was not at his best at Chelsea last season, there is no doubt that he has the quality to improve Crystal Palace. He needs to join a club where he will play regularly, and Crystal Palace could offer him a platform to regain his form and confidence ahead of the World Cup next year.

Sterling is a player in demand
Fulham and West Ham are also hoping to sign the English attacker, who joined Chelsea in a £50 million deal a few years ago. Both clubs need more depth in the final third, and Sterling would be an intriguing addition for them. His ultimate destination remains to be seen.

Crystal Palace will be able to offer him European football next season after winning the FA Cup, making them an attractive destination. It will not be surprising if Sterling decides to join them instead of Fulham or West Ham. It will be interesting to see if the Eagles can agree on a reasonable deal with Chelsea.

Crystal Palace should have enough finances to get the deal across the line. Once they have sanctioned the departure of Eze, they should look to get the deal across quickly. The Eagles need to invest in a reliable striker as well. Replacing Eze will not be easy, and they need to invest in multiple players.



https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/08/06/crystal-palace-eyeing-raheem-sterling-swoop-player-open-to-move/

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Fulham now open talks to sign "outstanding" £20m forward with 123 PL goals
Fulham have now opened talks over a deal to sign an "outstanding" Premier League forward, who looks poised to leave his club this summer, according to a report.

Cottagers vying to sign new attackers
Rodrigo Muniz's future at Craven Cottage has been cast into doubt, with Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur being named as potential suitors, which means Marco Silva may be tasked with bringing in a new striker before the transfer window ends.

Genk centre-forward Tolu Arokodare was named as a potential target earlier in the window, while midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was also on the shortlist. However, it now appears as though the Englishman is poised to join Everton instead.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte is the only addition Silva has made to his squad up to this point, in what has been a frustrating window so far, but a promising new report suggests the Cottagers are now stepping up their pursuit of an experienced Premier League forward.

Indeed, according to FourFourTwo, Fulham have now opened talks over a deal for Chelsea's Raheem Sterling, who looks set to leave the Blues this summer, given that the Blues have already removed his biography from their club website.

Chelsea are hoping to receive £20m for Sterling, who still has two years remaining on his contract, meaning a deal for the winger would not break the bank, although it would be a risk to bring him in, given that the former Arsenal loanee flattered to deceive last season.

"Outstanding" Sterling could reignite career at Fulham
The 82-time England international did not make the desired impact on loan at the Emirates Stadium last season, failing to find the back of the net in 17 Premier League outings, while also being unable to solidify his place as a regular starter, despite Mikel Arteta's backing.

The 82-time England international did not make the desired impact on loan at the Emirates Stadium last season, failing to find the back of the net in 17 Premier League outings, while also being unable to solidify his place as a regular starter, despite Mikel Arteta's backing.

 Having spent the last three seasons in London, across spells with Chelsea and Arsenal, a move to Craven Cottage could appeal to Sterling this summer, and playing for a club where he would be more likely to receive consistent game time could suit him down to the ground.

That said, it would be a risk for Fulham to pursue a deal, given that the 30-year-old clearly isn't the player he once was.



https://www.footballfancast.com/fulham-in-talks-to-sign-raheem-sterling-123-premier-league-goals/

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Pure Adventure: 2025/26 Away Kit

The Club is pleased to reveal our 2025/26 adidas Away Kit.

Paying tribute to the 90s, our new Away Kit sees the 1995 Fulham crest reintroduced to a Fulham strip for the first time since 2001.

Drawing inspiration from the cult favourite 1999/2000 away kit, the striking green colourway is paired with a navy collar and sides, white piping and the iconic adidas Three Stripes. Completing the strip are navy shorts and socks.

Our Away Kit launch film celebrates the period of the 90s and the adventures of following Fulham away, charting the Club's highs and lows from across the era.

Fronted by Fulham legend Sean Davis, who after making his debut for the Club in the 90s went on to represent Fulham in all four divisions of English football, the video goes on to feature current Men's and Women's team stars Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe and Rodrigo Muniz, Ella Tagliavini, Megalie Mendes and Jade Bradley.

The strip comes in a dedicated women's fit, with Club Partner Royal Caribbean featuring across the front of junior and mini-kits.

The 2025/26 Away Kit will be available to purchase from Thursday 7th August instore and online.



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/august/06/25-26-away-kit-revealed/

Harry's pouting for Fulham...strike a pose Harry