Tuesday Fulham Stuff - 21/11/23...

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Liverpool and Man Utd target Andre to join Premier League rivals 'in coming days'
Fluminense star Andre has attracted plenty of interest over the past 12 months, with a bidding war for his services previously anticipated in January.

Fluminense midfielder Andre is reportedly set to join Fulham 'in the coming days' with Marco Silva's side set to secure the signature of one of South America's most sought-after stars. The playmaker has attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, among other top sides, but is said to have highlighted a move to Craven Cottage as the best next step in his career.

Jurgen Klopp orchestrated a major rebuild of his squad over the summer, focusing on breathing a new lease of life into his squad. Several of his ageing stars, such as Jordan Henderson and James Milner, were allowed to depart in order to create space for fresh faces.

Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo were all signed, though the midfield reshuffle is far from complete. Liverpool have been linked with in-demand star Andre recently, and an approach was anticipated in January.

Arsenal, among other outfits, pushed to sign the 22-year-old over the summer but Fluminense pushed back all approaches, insisting that they would only entertain bids In January once the Copa Libertadores had concluded. As a result, the interest in Andre was expected to make for one of the most significant sagas of the upcoming window given the sheer number of interested outfits.



https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1837127/Liverpool-transfer-news-Man-Utd-Andre-Fulham-Premier-League

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Fulham Loan Star Tipped To Return To Parent Club
Fulham loan star Fode Ballo-Toure is set to return to his parent club AC Milan at the end of the season after failing to make his mark with the Cottagers, it has been claimed in Italy.

The 26-year-old was one of Fulham's last-ditch signings, arriving only after the approval of their deal sheet.

However, Ballo-Toure's move to England has not been a happy one as he has failed to make an impression on Fulham boss Marco Silva.

The 46-year-old Portuguese is yet to play Ballo-Toure in the Premier League and has used him just twice in the EFL Cup.

Fulham do have the option of making Ballo-Toure's move permanent at the end of the spell, though for that to happen the AC Milan-contracted player will need to have a positive season in England.

With that not happening, the Senegal international is set to return to his parent club at the end of June, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.com.

The player had multiple offers in the summer but refused to accept them before eventually choosing Fulham.

He is surplus to requirements at AC Milan, but barring an unexpected turnaround at Fulham, he will be returning to AC Milan.



https://insidefutbol.com/2023/11/20/fulham-loan-star-tipped-to-return-to-parent-club/626883/

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Crystal Palace, Fulham join Liverpool and Newcastle United in Youssoufa Moukoko chase

Crystal Palace and Fulham are showing an interest in Youssoufa Moukoko, with Liverpool and Newcastle United already monitoring his situation.
According to Team Talk, Fulham and Crystal Palace have joined in the chase to sign Youssoufa Moukoko before the January window. Liverpool and Newcastle United are already monitoring the 19-year-old's situation at Borussia Dortmund, with a decision seemingly imminent on the forward.

Youssoufa Moukoko signed a new deal with Borussia Dortmund over the summer after much deliberation and speculation surrounding his future. The 19-year-old was entering the final year of his contract, which seemed like a risk for the German side, as they could have lost one of Germany's top young talents on the cheap.

The contract, now signed until 2026, allows Dortmund to dictate the terms of his future. After reaching decent heights last season, he has struggled for relevance this time. Moukoko has played nine games in all competitions, but those have totalled only 136 minutes, which appears terrible for a player of that quality.

Speculation surrounding his future have resurfaced ahead of the January window, with some English sides seemingly keen on signing him. Chelsea have retained an interest alongside Liverpool and Newcastle United. The Blues could consider signing him for the right price, but so far, they are keen on signing a more established striker option.

Liverpool and Newcastle United could battle it out if they come close to Dortmund's €35-40 million asking price. Whether those two sides need someone like Moukoko remains the question, but he brings quality and squad depth options.

Meanwhile, Fulham and Crystal Palace have been alerted to the possibility of the forward's availability on a loan deal. Dortmund do not appear overly convinced of selling him so soon after signing a new contract, which would make them consider a temporary exit for the 19-year-old.

Palace and Fulham desperately need goals, as they want to sign a new striker. The Cottagers have not replaced Aleksandar Mitrovic since his summer departure, while the Eagles still need to sign a new striker despite numerous links to multiple names.

They will stand a chance if Dortmund only considers a temporary move away. Such a situation could also benefit the 19-year-old, who could see the opportunity to enter English football. In the case of a permanent departure, Moukoko might prefer to sign for a bigger side like Liverpool or Newcastle United.



https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2023/11/21/crystal-palace-fulham-join-liverpool-and-newcastle-united-in-youssoufa-moukoko-chase/

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Fulham considering pursuing Timo Werner loan deal
Fulham will prioritise a new striker in January.
The Cottagers are among the Premier League's lowest-scoring teams following Aleksandar Mitrovic's lucrative transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in the summer.  And understandably eager to replace the Serbia international's output, which included 14 Premier League goals last season, Marco Silva, according to recent reports, has already begun drawing up his shortlist.  And according to Football Insider, among the Fulham boss' mid-season options are RB Leipzig and Germany forward Timo Werner.
Although a move for the German remains unlikely due to his wages, which are thought to be around £150,000-per week, a possible loan deal has not been ruled out.  During his second spell at Leipzig, Werner, who re-joined the club from Chelsea 18 months ago, has scored 18 goals and provided seven assists in 53 games in all competitions.  Other targets reported to be on Silva's shortlist include Club Brugge striker Antonio Nusa, who has also been heavily linked with a January transfer to Chelsea
https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/20/fulham-could-pursue-timo-werner-loan-deal/

I know I sound like a broken record, but I absolutely do NOT want to see FFC chasing this player.  No thank you!

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Fulham considering pursuing Timo Werner loan deal
Fulham will prioritise a new striker in January.
The Cottagers are among the Premier League's lowest-scoring teams following Aleksandar Mitrovic's lucrative transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in the summer.  And understandably eager to replace the Serbia international's output, which included 14 Premier League goals last season, Marco Silva, according to recent reports, has already begun drawing up his shortlist.  And according to Football Insider, among the Fulham boss' mid-season options are RB Leipzig and Germany forward Timo Werner.
Although a move for the German remains unlikely due to his wages, which are thought to be around £150,000-per week, a possible loan deal has not been ruled out.  During his second spell at Leipzig, Werner, who re-joined the club from Chelsea 18 months ago, has scored 18 goals and provided seven assists in 53 games in all competitions.  Other targets reported to be on Silva's shortlist include Club Brugge striker Antonio Nusa, who has also been heavily linked with a January transfer to Chelsea
https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/20/fulham-could-pursue-timo-werner-loan-deal/

I know I sound like a broken record, but I absolutely do NOT want to see FFC chasing this player.  No thank you!

probably paper talk .