Thursday Fulham Stuff (31/08/17)...

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Fulham bid £15m for Newcastle's Dwight Gayle

There was speculation yesterday that the Championship club had tabled an offer for Gayle.

And the Gazette understands that a formal offer has now been made for the 26-year-old, who wasn't involved against West Ham United last weekend. Leeds United have also enquired about Gayle, but the club has not tabled a bid. Newcastle would want a bid of closer to £20million for No 9 Gayle, who scored 23 goals last season. Any sale would be dependent on the club securing a replacement ahead of tomorrow night's transfer deadline. In any case, Gayle, signed from Crystal Palace last summer, has given no indication that he wants to leave the Premier League club. Gayle had what manager Rafa Benitez described as a hamstring "issue" earlier this month.

He also missed last week's Carabao Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest through illness, but he returned to training ahead of the West Ham game. Benitez said last week that Gayle needs to "go back to his level".



Read more at: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/fulham-bid-15m-for-newcastle-s-dwight-gayle-1-8727847

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Newcastle United confirm Wednesday £15m bid received for Dwight Gayle – Sky Sports

Sky Sports confirm a £15m bid has been made by Fulham for Dwight Gayle this (Wednesday) morning.

On Tuesday night, Sky Sports reported that claims Newcastle had accepted a bid of £15m were wide of the mark.

Sky Sports' man in the north east, Keith Downie, saying that after checking it out with NUFC, he was told Fulham hadn't even been in touch with Newcastle United.

However, that has all changed, with Keith Downie saying it has now been confirmed to him by Newcastle United 'sources' that a £15m bid from the Cottagers has been made this (Wednesday) morning, with NUFC 'considering whether to accept'.

Keith Downie of Sky Sports:

"Newcastle sources tell us this morning they have received a £15m from Fulham for striker Dwight Gayle. They're considering whether to accept.

"Fulham's formal bid only landed on the St James Park desk this (Wednesday) morning.

"Not rejected but we understand they're looking for closer to £20m.

"Rafa Benitez wants to be sure he has a replacement lined up before Newcastle agree to sell Dwight Gayle. £15m Fulham bid on the table."



http://www.themag.co.uk/2017/08/newcastle-united-confirm-wednesday-15m-bid-received-dwight-gayle-sky-sports-fulham/

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Newcastle receive B£15million bid from Fulham for striker Dwight Gayle

Fulham have tabled a B£15million bid for Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle after it became clear the player could be available.

The bid was received on Wednesday morning hours after reports of the London club's interest in the 26-year-old emerged.

Press Association Sport understands that the Magpies value last season's 23-goal leading scorer at closer to B£20million, although may yet be prepared to settle for somewhere between the two figures.

However, they will not consider doing business with Fulham or anyone else until they have a replacement lined up amid speculation that they have an interest in Liverpool's Divock Origi.

Manager Rafael Benitez is prepared to sacrifice Gayle, who he bought for B£10million from Crystal Palace last summer, after a recent drop in form.

He has already drafted in Stoke's Joselu in a B£5million deal and has admitted he is looking for a different type of striker to complement the Spaniard.

Benitez has been forced to rebuild for the Premier League on a budget at a time when other clubs are investing heavily, and is having to free up resources - Emmanuel Riviere and Siem de Jong have left the club in the last week or so and Grant Hanley could soon join them - to open the door for further incomings.



https://www.clubcall.com/fulham/newcastle-receive-b15million-bid-from-fulham-for-striker-dwi-1861243.html

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Fulham offer £15m for Gayle
by Dan on August 30, 2017

Fulham have this morning submitted a £15m bid for Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle, according to various sources.

Rafa Benitez is keen to move the 26 year-old forward on before the end of the summer transfer window as Gayle doesn't feature in his Premier League plans but, although Newcastle have yet to formally reject Fulham's bid, they are believed to be holding out for an offer around the £20m mark. The former Peterborough and Crystal Palace striker, who cost the Magpies £10m last summer, scored 23 goals in 34 appearances as United won the Championship last term.

Gayle's proven Championship pedigree – he scored 13 goals in 29 games for Posh back in 2012/2013 – has convinced Fulham to table a substantial offer as they search for further forward options in addition to summer signings Rui Fonte and Aboubakar Kamara. Fulham were close to signing Gayle when he moved to St. James' Park having been long-term admirers of the Walthamstow-born striker. The Londoners are planning a busy end to the transfer window as they seek to give Slavisa Jokanovic the tools to mount a serious promotion push.



http://hammyend.com/index.php/2017/08/fulham-offer-15m-for-gayle/

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Fulham make £15million bid to land Leeds strike target

Fulham have tabled a £15million bid for Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle after it became clear the player could be available.

The bid was received on Wednesday morning hours after reports of the London club's interest in the 26-year-old emerged.

Press Association Sport understands that the Magpies value last season's 23-goal leading scorer at closer to £20million, although may yet be prepared to settle for somewhere between the two figures.

However, they will not consider doing business with Fulham or anyone else until they have a replacement lined up amid speculation that they have an interest in Liverpool's Divock Origi.

Manager Rafael Benitez is prepared to sacrifice Gayle, who he bought for £10million from Crystal Palace last summer, after a recent drop in form.

He has already drafted in Stoke's Joselu in a £5million deal and has admitted he is looking for a different type of striker to complement the Spaniard.

Benitez has been forced to rebuild for the Premier League on a budget at a time when other clubs are investing heavily, and is having to free up resources – Emmanuel Riviere and Siem de Jong have left the club in the last week or so and Grant Hanley could soon join them – to open the door for further incomings.



http://www.teamtalk.com/news/fulham-make-15million-bid-to-land-leeds-strike-target

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Fulham simply must break the bank for this lethal finisher to help fill the void left by Aluko

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has assembled one of the strongest squads in the division during his tenure at the club, and after suffering playoff heartbreak last season, will hope to go one step further this year by securing a return to the Premier League.

An excellent spine to his side consisting of the likes of Tom Cairney, Stefan Johansen and Tomas Kalas, all that is missing from Jokanovic's side is a prolific striker, but that could all be about to change.

Fulham signed Aboubakar Kamara from Amiens this summer, but with the young Frenchman inexperienced at this level, another attacking option should be a priority for the club in the closing hours of the transfer window.

According to The Shields Gazette, Jokanovic has certainly addressed this issue, with an astonishing £15 million bid for Newcastle United's, Dwight Gayle.

The striker proved prolific with the Magpies at this level last season, smashing 23 goals as Newcastle won the title on the final day of the campaign.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-simply-must-break-the-bank-for-this-lethal-finisher-to-help-fill-the-void-left-by-aluko/

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Fulham bid £15m for Dwight Gayle but Newcastle demanding up to £20m to fund replacement

    Newcastle want between £18m-20 million for 26-year-old striker Dwight Gayle
    Gayle was Newcastle's top scorer last season, netting 23 times in total
    He was left out of Newcastle's 3-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday
    Rafa Benitez is looking to raise funds so that he can buy new players

Fulham have launched a £15million offer for Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle with the transfer deadline fast approaching.

However, Newcastle want between £18m and £20m for the 26-year-old to help fund squad strengthening and make profit.

Gayle, formerly of Crystal Palace, finished as Newcastle's top scorer last season with 23 goals, helping fire them straight back up to the Premier League.


Fulham have made a late £15million offer for Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle

The English striker was left out of Newcastle's squad for their first league win of the season against West Ham on Saturday and was substituted by Rafa Benitez in the club's first two fixtures.

Meanwhile, Fulham are looking to bolster their attacking options before the transfer window closes following a slow start to their Championship campaign.

Slavisa Jokanovic's side sit 14th, having won just one match and scored four goals so far.


The striker finished as Newcastle's top scorer last season, netting 23 times in total



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4835822/Fulham-bid-15m-Newcastle-striker-Dwight-Gayle.html#ixzz4rJITGipU
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Wolves transfer comment: Why Wanderers should go all out for Dwight Gayle

The Newcastle attacker may leave the North East in the next couple of days

Fulham are believed to have made an offer to Newcastle United for striker Dwight Gayle.

The centre-forward has attracted interest from elsewhere after just one season at St James's Park - though what a season it was.

Gayle, in his first full campaign in England's second tier, took to it like a duck to water and scored 23 times in 34 appearances in all competitions.

It was no nonsense business from the Magpies last summer; recruit a poacher, integrate him into a side that will dominate the ball and create chances and hey presto!

Gayle could leave Tyneside in the next 48 hours if the right bid is made; it's understood Newcastle need to sell before they can buy and may allow Gayle to leave in order to raise funds.

As well as Fulham, Leeds are also said to be interested, armed with funds from the sale of Chris Wood.

The fact of the matter is: Dwight Gayle would be an absolutely perfect fit for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The obstacles are there for all to see; the valuation of the player means that he'd cost more than Messrs Cavaleiro, Costa and Neves and so Wolves would need to break their transfer record for the fourth time in a year.

There's competition from Championship rivals who will be of the same mind, of course - Fulham and Leeds being two sides who would likely be able to compete with Wolves financially and on the pitch.

Yet after the departures of Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, Joe Mason and Nouha Dicko, Wolves are dangerously thin on the ground for senior forwards.

Bright Enobakhare has begun the season as well as anybody could have hoped, and kudos for Nuno Espirito Santo for extending him an opportunity.

But Leo Bonatini needs competition at the top end of the pitch, and Gayle fits the bill.

Whether the Molineux hierarchy would be willing to meet the Toon's valuation and enter into a bidding battle remains to be seen.

But it can't be ignored that Gayle would thrive with Wolves' creative talents in Costa, Neves, Jota and co surrounding him.

He may cost a few quid, but it could ultimately pay dividends.



http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolves-transfers-newcastle-dwight-gayle-13547758

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'That is a real shame', 'Good business' – Fulham fans react to club's latest departure

Fulham picked up their first Championship victory of the campaign on Saturday courtesy of a 2-0 success at Ipswich Town.

The Cottagers drew their opening three league matches against Norwich City, Reading, and Leeds United before going down 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday on August 19, and defeat three days later to Bristol Rovers in the second round of the Carabao Cup hardly increased the optimism around Craven Cottage.

However, goals from Neeskens Kebano and Rui Fonte secured Slavisa Jokanovic's side all three points at previously unbeaten Ipswich, a result which propelled the West London outfit up to 14th in the Championship table.

Fulham are seeking to build upon their sixth place finish last term by sustaining a promotion push this time round, although they will have to do that without influential forward Sone Aluko.

The 28-year-old only moved to Craven Cottage last summer following a four-year stint at Hull City, and bagged eight goals and laid on 12 assists in 47 league games for the Cottagers to help them pip Leeds to the final play-off spot.

Yet the Nigeria international has officially made the move to Jaap Stam's Reading on a four-year deal believed to be worth £7.5 million, and it's a deal which has stimulated quite a reaction from Fulham supporters on Twitter.

And it's fair to say that some are disappointed to see the club lose a star player like Aluko...



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/that-is-a-real-shame-good-business-fulham-fans-react-to-clubs-latest-departure/

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Bettinelli's New Deal

We are delighted to announce that Marcus Bettinelli has signed a contract extension with the Club.

The deal ties him to Fulham until the summer of 2020, with the Club holding an option to extend by a further 12 months.

Having graduated through the Academy, Bettinelli got a taste of senior football with successful season-long loan spells at Dartford and Accrington Stanley, before going on to make his debut for the Whites' First Team at the start of the 2014/15 campaign.

That season he ended up making 45 appearances for the Club, and his performances saw him come second in the voting for Player of the Year.

He was rewarded with a new contract, but the following term saw his progress disrupted by an injury picked up in a meeting with Hull City.

Bettinelli recovered well and returned to action at the end of the season, and last term played an important role in the closing stages of the campaign as the Whites reached the Play-Off Semi Finals.

"I'm obviously really, really happy," Bettinelli told fulhamfctv. "My heart was always here. I've been here a long time now, I love playing for this Club and I'm just thankful that I've signed a new contract."

Tony Khan added: "Marcus Bettinelli is an important member of the Fulham Football Club family, and I'm very pleased that we've agreed to a contract extension with him.

"He has performed very well and made major contributions for our team, and he has a bright future ahead, so we are thrilled to have Marcus with our club.

"He's not only a very gifted player, but also a good person with strong character, which makes him a valuable part of our foundation as we continue to build a club that will have the talent and culture to win matches and make our supporters proud."



http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/30/marcus-bettinelli-new-deal

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Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli agrees contract extension at Craven Cottage

The 25-year-old has out pen-to-paper on a new three year deal with the option of a further year if the club decide to take the option

Marcus Bettinelli has signed a contract extension at Fulham that will see him remain at the club until 2020, with the option of a further year.

The 25-year-old graduated through the Fulham academy and has gone on to become a fan favourite at the Cottage, ending last season as the number one keeper as they made the Play-offs.

He suffered an injury in the pre-season defeat to Wolfsburg at the start of this season and has since played in the Carabao Cup defeat to Bristol, but will now be looking to push on with the club after signing the deal.

"I'm obviously really, really happy," Bettinelli told fulhamfctv.

"My heart was always here. I've been here a long time now, I love playing for this Club and I'm just thankful that I've signed a new contract."

Tony Khan added: "Marcus Bettinelli is an important member of the Fulham Football Club family, and I'm very pleased that we've agreed to a contract extension with him.

"He has performed very well and made major contributions for our team, and he has a bright future ahead, so we are thrilled to have Marcus with our club.

"He's not only a very gifted player, but also a good person with strong character, which makes him a valuable part of our foundation as we continue to build a club that will have the talent and culture to win matches and make our supporters proud."



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-keeper-marcus-bettinelli-agrees-13548206

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Marcus Bettinelli: Fulham goalkeeper signs contract extension

Fulham have the option to extend Bettinelli's contract by a further 12 months

Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has signed a contract extension to stay with the Championship side until 2020.

Bettinelli has made 69 appearances for Fulham, having come through the club's academy system.

The 25-year-old suffered a hamstring injury before the start of this season, but made his return in the EFL Cup defeat by Bristol Rovers on 22 August.

"I love playing for this club and I'm just thankful that I've signed a new contract," he told the club website.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41095712

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Bettinelli pens new Fulham deal
by Dan on August 30, 2017

Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has this morning signed a new three-year contract that will keep him at Craven Cottage until 2020.

The academy graduate, who joined Fulham as a 14 year-old, has notched up 145 senior appearances at the age of 25, with 69 of those coming for his boyhood club since he kept a clean sheet at Brentford on his Fulham debut in a 1-0 win at Griffin Park in August 2014. Bettinelli's start to the new campaign has been disrupted by an untimely hamstring injury from which he recovered in time to face Bristol Rovers in the League Cup and there had been speculation that he might move on this summer.

Bettinelli, who had previously rebuffed serious interest from Chelsea, had been linked with switches to Bristol City and Nottingham Forest in July but told Fulham FCTV that he was delighted to put pen to paper on his new deal. The former England under-21 international said:

    I'm obviously really, really happy. My heart was always here. I've been here a long time now, I love playing for this Club and I'm just thankful that I've signed a new contract.



http://hammyend.com/index.php/2017/08/bettinelli-pens-new-fulham-deal/

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Middlesbrough make move for Oxford star, clearing Fulham's path in Jota hunt

Reports are suggesting that the 26-year-old United forward is to undergo a medical at Boro ahead of completing a move

Middlesbrough are on the verge of completing a £2million deal for Oxford winger Marvin Johnson, which suggests that the Tees-siders have moved away from Brentford wing wizard Jota.

Reports are suggesting that the 26-year-old United forward is to undergo a medical at Boro ahead of completing a move.

With Boro on the verge of completing a move for the winger, it would appear to rule them out of returning with an increased offer for Jota, with Adama Traore set to remain at the Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough are understood to have had a £4.5m offer knocked back by the Bees last week and west London rivals Fulham are now leading the chase.

The Whites are embarking on a spending spree after selling Sone Aluko to Reading for a fee believed to be in the region of £7.5million.

Jota is not their only target though with reports suggesting that they have made a £15m bid for Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle.



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/middlesbrough-make-move-oxford-star-13548589

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Rui Fonte grateful to Arsenal for teaching him the mental toughness needed to succeed in football

The 27-year-old Fulham man spent three years at Arsenal before returning to Portugal having signed for the north London club as a 16-year-old

Rui Fonte believes his difficult time at Arsenal as a youngster has made him "mentally stronger" and is grateful for the opportunity, despite its hardships.

The 27-year-old signed for the Gunners in 2006, when he was just 16-years-old, making the move from Sporting, a club he had been at since he was nine, but found the going tough, making only one appearance in the League Cup before being sent on loan to Crystal Palace.

Moving country is hard at any age, let alone at 16, and Fonte believes he was too young to make such a move, especially to one of the biggest clubs in the country.

However, the striker is grateful for the time he spent at the club as it increased his mental strength, something he has put to use in his future career as Braga captain and now as a Fulham man.

He said: "It's a different time now, I was 16 and stayed there until I was 19 - it was good but it was difficult because I was too young.

"When you're that young, if you're not strong enough mentally it gets real tough when the hard times come but now I'm 27, it's been a long time since then.

"It was a good thing for my career to get mentally strong however.

"There's a few more teams that now try and play differently than the typical English football but it's still a great Championship because anyone can beat anyone."



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rui-fonte-grateful-arsenal-teaching-13548518

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Grant Hanley sale confirmed - two more Newcastle United players set to leave - Fulham table £15m offer for Dwight Gayle

GRANT HANLEY has completed a £3.5m move to Norwich City, with Jack Colback and Achraf Lazaar also close to finalising moves away from St James' Park.

However, the Magpies are still to decide what to do with Dwight Gayle ahead of tomorrow night's transfer deadline.

Fulham have tabled a £15m offer for Gayle, but Newcastle are only willing to sell the striker if they can secure a replacement ahead of tomorrow's 11pm cut-off point.

Hanley has signed a four-year deal at Norwich after successfully agreeing terms with the Canaries earlier today.

He leaves Tyneside for a fee of around £3.5m, having made a total of 17 senior appearances during his 13 months at St. James' Park. His only Newcastle goal came against QPR.

Hanley joined Newcastle in a £5.5m move from Blackburn Rovers last summer, but struggled to make any kind of impression in a black-and-white shirt. His final Magpies appearance came in last week's ill-fated Carabao Cup game with Nottingham Forest.

Colback is in talks with Wolves about a possible season-long loan, with the Molineux club having outmuscled Hull City in the race to land the central midfielder.

Lazaar, meanwhile, is close to completing a loan move to Benevento, with the Italian club having agreed a clause that will enable them to complete a permanent €3.5m transfer next summer.

All three exits should go through well ahead of the deadline, but Gayle's future remains shrounded in uncertainty.

Newcastle value Gayle at around £20m, but with Fulham determined to splash the cash ahead of tomorrow night's transfer deadline, sources close to the discussions suggest a compromise could be possible after the London club tabled an initial offer of £15m.

Gayle, who cost Newcastle £10m when he signed from Crystal Palace, scored 23 Championship goals as United won the title last season, but he has fallen out of favour with Rafael Benitez and was not in the squad for last weekend's 3-0 win over West Ham.

Benitez has told the rest of Newcastle's recruitment team that he is willing to sell the 26-year-old – but only if there is a cast-iron guarantee of a replacement coming through the door before tomorrow's deadline.

Newcastle have sounded out Liverpool about a possible deal for Belgian striker Divock Origi, and also retain a long-standing interest in Arsenal's Lucas Perez. They made a number of inquiries about Stevan Jovetic earlier in the window, but the former Manchester City forward joined Monaco yesterday.

In January 2011, Newcastle sold Andy Carroll to Liverpool on deadline day and did not have time to secure a replacement. There are fears of the same thing happening again, although Benitez is adamant he does not want Gayle to leave Tyneside if there is any chance of him not being adequately replaced.

Newcastle have signed Joselu from Stoke City this summer, but have lost Emmanuel Riviere, who signed a permanent deal with Metz.



http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/15503149.Newcastle_ready_to_sell_Dwight_Gayle___after_Fulham_table___15m_bid/

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Report: West Ham competing with Fulham for Jota's signing after Middlesbrough concede defeat

The Brentford midfielder could be off to one of West Ham United or Fulham with Middlesbrough 'refusing to enter into an auction'.

West Ham United are competing with Fulham for the signing of Brentford winger Jota, after Middlesbrough conceded defeat, according to The Northern Echo.

The report claims Middesbrough have refused to enter into an auction for the Spaniard, 'paving the way' for a late West Ham approach.

Brentford are said to want £8 million for Jota, in whom the Hammers have long been credited with interest.

And that, according to The Northern Echo, has been enough to put Middlesbrough off.

The report adds that Jota would prefer to remain in London, which appears to leave West Ham or Fulham as his most likely destination ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline.

The 26-year-old has excelled for Brentford this calendar year, scoring 12 goals and assisting eight in 25 Championship outings since his return from Eibar.

But the Bees are facing a losing battle to keep hold of him, with his contract expiring at the end of the campaign.



http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/30/report-west-ham-competing-with-fulham-for-jotas-signing-after-mi/

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Fulham FC Joins Dugout

Fulham FC is proud to announce it is joining Dugout - the digital platform launched last year that provides football fans with access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content all in one place.

Amongst the illustrious clubs in England, Fulham – London's oldest professional football club – will now be able to engage further with our fans all over the world through Dugout.

Dugout marks the first time the biggest clubs in the world have joined forces to support a new business and since launching in December 2016, 60 clubs, one league and one federation have signed partnerships with the platform, including giants such as AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Porto, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid.

In addition to these clubs, Dugout has also agreed partnerships with over 100 of the world's best-known footballers, past and present – including Pele, Gareth Bale, Patrice Evra, Javier Mascherano, Edison Cavani, Dele Alli, and more. Dugout users get a totally personalised experience based on the clubs and players they follow.

Dugout is also partnering with leading football influencers and legends to create their own profile pages and produce content exclusive to Dugout users.

Fulham Football Club's Chief Revenue Officer, Casper Stylsvig, said: "We are excited to be in the company of some of the world's renowned football clubs by joining the Dugout digital platform. Supporters from across the globe will be able to access unique and engaging content throughout the season, making them feel even closer to Fulham FC."

Dugout President, Elliot Richardson, commented: "We're really excited to welcome Fulham FC to the Dugout platform. The game today is truly global and fans don't just want to watch matches in their own country – they want to follow their favourite clubs and players across the world. That's what Dugout offers - unrivalled access for fans to see behind the scenes of the clubs and into the lives of the players. Thanks to Dugout, fans can now access the best content from Fulham FC, both on and off the pitch, for the first time."

Each club and player has a dedicated Dugout profile to upload content and interact with fans, and in addition Dugout works with these partners to create high-quality, original content. This content includes videos from clubs exclusive to Dugout before they're shared with the rest of the world, lifestyle and personal updates from players, and original video series featuring ball skills and tricks from players that can't be seen anywhere other than Dugout.

The trend of following multiple clubs – on average 4.6 clubs per person – was revealed in polling of 25 major football countries. The research also found that fans now "support" individual players, meaning that these stars help grow the global fanbase of every team they play for during their career.

The Dugout app is initially available in eight languages: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese and Bahasa (Indonesian), with more to be added in the coming months.




http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/30/fulham-fc-joins-dugout

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This man can definitely be the answer to Fulham's goal-scoring problems

According to reports from the Shields Gazette, Championship club Fulham have launched a £15 million bid for Premier League striker Dwight Gayle.

The Newcastle forward has been subject to a host of different rumours linking him with a move away from St James' Park with Leeds and now Fulham emerging as the favourites for his signature.

The 26-year-old only joined Rafa Benitez's side last year and enjoyed a fruitful campaign in the Championship.

Gayle bagged himself 23 goals and two assists in 32 league games as Newcastle snatched the Championship title away from Brighton late on in the campaign.

Here at FLW, we think this would be a fantastic signing for Fulham.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/this-man-can-definitely-be-the-answer-to-fulhams-goal-scoring-problems/

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How Aden Flint fits into the plans of Birmingham City, Norwich City, Fulham and Middlesbrough

A looks at the jigsaw of transfer deals going on for Championship defenders

The transfer window at this time of year can be like a game of dominos, with one deal triggering a series of reactions.

Bristol City defender Aden Flint is reportedly wanted by four Championship clubs, Birmingham City, Norwich City, Fulham and Middlesbrough, but none of those sides are putting all their eggs in one basket.

he Blues had a third bid of £3.5m turned down by the Robins yesterday.


Aden Flint (Image: Alex James/JMP)

And with just two days left in the transfer market time is running out for a deal to go through, with the clubs involved in the saga also signing other players.

Here is how the whole jigsaw looks.

Ryan Shotton's move to Middlesbrough from Birmingham for reportedly £3m has been confirmed today.

Boro's bid for Shotton was accepted three weeks ago but Birmingham did not want to let their man go until they had a replacement lined up. That deal could potentially end Middlesbrough's muted interest in Flint.

Birmingham City have themselves been actively pursuing a number of defenders to replace Shotton, with Flint one of their main defensive targets - but he is proving too pricey for Harry Redknapp's liking.

However, Harlee Dean of Brentford looks likely to be joining the Blues for £2.5m, according to the Birmingham Mail. That could mean the Blues have all the defenders they need.

Norwich City's interest could well be cooling as well as the Canaries have bagged Newcastle United defender Grant Hanley.

Norwich are not a big spending club this summer so it would be extremely unlikely for them to splash out the money the Robins are asking for Flint having secured another defender.

Meanwhile Fulham appear to have forgotten all about their concerns at the back and switched their attention to their attacking options, tabling a bid of £15m for Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle.



http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/how-aden-flint-fits-plans-400616