Thursday Fulham Stuff - 14/03/24...

[WhiteJC]

Juventus Have Fee In Mind To Sign Fulham And Nottingham Forest Target
Juventus do not want to spend beyond a certain figure for Nottingham Forest and Fulham target Lewis Ferguson in the summer transfer window.

The Bologna captain is expected to depart the club at the end of the season due to interest from several clubs in Italy and Europe.

Nottingham Forest and Fulham are amongst the clubs who are keen on potentially signing Ferguson and there are other Premier League sides who are also interested in getting their hands on him.

Juventus are also keeping an eye on him and are considering taking him to Turin in the next transfer window.

However, according to Italian outlet TuttoJuve, the Serie A giants have a certain figure in mind for Ferguson's signature.

It has been claimed that the Turin giants do not want to pay more than €15m for the signature of the former Aberdeen midfielder.

Juventus will be working with a tight budget in the summer and do not want to overspend on anyone.

Bologna are plotting to earn much more than €25m from the sale of their captain in the summer.

The Bianconeri are likely to try and offer players to Bologna to bring down the transfer fee.



https://insidefutbol.com/2024/03/13/juventus-have-fee-in-mind-to-sign-fulham-and-nottingham-forest-target/639490/

[filham]

Parker for Watford ????.

If it were to happen I think it would finish by the end of the season.

[Texas White]

Parker for Watford ????.

If it were to happen I think it would finish by the end of the season.

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[Fulham 442]

"Given a lot of hard press" - Pundit urges ex-Fulham boss to take Watford job
Carlton Palmer has urged Scott Parker to take the job as Watford manager, if he is offered it.

    If offered, Scott Parker should accept Watford manager job – a chance for redemption and success in challenging Championship division.
    Watford's rapid manager changes reflect pressure for immediate success - existing coaches need time, tools, and strategy.
    Parker excelled in Championship before, could thrive at Watford - but must deliver transformation for promotion contention.

EFL pundit and former England international Carlton Palmer believes Scott Parker should take the Watford managerial job if he is offered it.

The Hornets have continued their trend of sacking managers after a short period of time, relieving Valerien Ismael of his duties on Saturday evening after a run of just one win in their last 12 games across all competitions.

This has left them in 14th place, with hopes of a place in the top six looking slim.

The Frenchman started the season well at Vicarage Road after being appointed in May and had his contract extended in October.

But a run of poor results meant Watford's hierarchy lost patience, and will now be looking for a new manager. Former Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley has been installed as interim manager until the end of the season, to see them over the line.

One man who has been rumoured to replace Ismael in the summer is Scott Parker.

The former England midfielder has been out of work since being sacked by Belgian side Club Brugge after under three months in charge in March 2023.

He has previously managed in the Championship before at Fulham and Bournemouth, achieving promotion with both in 2020 and 2022 respectively.

Palmer gives his verdict on Parker's potential appointment
"Scott Parker is being linked with the Watford job, Scott is currently out of work. Watford, four defeats in their last six games, languish in 14th in the Championship, 13 points off of a play-off place and are closer to the drop zone than they are the top.

"So unfortunately for Valerien Ismael, he has been relieved of his duties after their latest defeat to Coventry City. Given the policy that Watford have, he has been given longer than most, they even extended his contract after a bright start to the season, but, Watford have fallen away.

"Scott Parker has been given a lot of hard press, Scott has had two promotions from the Championship to the Premier League and maybe should have been given a longer spell at Bournemouth when he got them promoted. Although he did have talented squads, he still has actually done the business.

"They have installed Cleverley as interim manager, they are going to announce his backroom staff in the weeks coming up, so it looks like they are going to run with Cleverley. It makes sense because there is not long to go until the end of the season, so it gives them time to make sure they get the right manager.

"People will always be wary about the Watford job because of the way that they just get rid of managers but when you've been out of work for a while, and you get the opportunity to jump back in, like Scott Parker, if you were given this opportunity, you would jump on it.

"It's one of those, he's proven he can get sides promoted from the league if you've got a talented squad. He's available on a free so you haven't got to pay compensation.

"But Watford I reckon you have to look at their policy, why their managers aren't succeeding, have they got the tools of the trade, are you giving them the time, and sit down and come up with a better strategy going forward."

Another opportunity for Parker to show his worth
Palmer is right. If you are Parker, it is an opportunity to get back into management at a good level, and in a division where you have had a lot of success in recent times.

But as always, with Watford, immediate success is a must. If that is not fulfilled, the hierarchy has shown they are willing to get rid if their standards are not met.

If you do come into Watford, and turn a team that is underperforming into promotion contenders next season, then you should receive massive credit.

For Parker, it is a massive opportunity to get back in and prove the doubters wrong after a poor end at Bournemouth and an unsuccessful spell in Belgium.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/pundit-urges-scott-parker-to-take-watford-job/

"Scott Parker has been given a lot of hard press, Scott has had two promotions from the Championship to the Premier League and maybe should have been given a longer spell at Bournemouth when he got them promoted. Although he did have talented squads, he still has actually done the business.

Baffled by this part of the article...as for example "maybe should have been given extra time at Bournemouth when he got them promoted"... I don't think slagging off your players and complaining about your lack of backing in the transfer market after a 9 nil thrashing by Liverpool helped!

[WindyCity]

'Pittance' – Player's Fulham move really hasn't worked out, last appearance a month ago
Signed at the very back end of the summer transfer window on loan until the end of the season, Fodé Ballo-Touré's move to Fulham just hasn't worked out.  The Senegal international was meant to provide competition on the left hand side of the defence, but he hasn't convinced Marco Silva, as shown by the Portuguese manager's reluctance to use him even sporadically.  This is something Milan News looked at on Tuesday evening and point out how much the defender has struggled at Fulham.  So far, he has played what is considered a 'pittance' of seven appearances in all competitions, with only two of those seeing him come as a starter.  Those came in the EFL Cup against Norwich and Ipswich, with the rest coming in the Premier League, totalling 53 minutes of top tier football over five games.  Milan News point out his last appearance for Fulham in the league was 'a month ago', and he wasn't even called up against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their last game.  A terrible deal for both the Craven Cottage side and the player, with AC Milan now fully expecting to welcome him back and having to find him a new club for next season.
http://sportwitness.co.uk/pittance-players-fulham-move-really-hasnt-worked-last-appearance-month-ago/

Article has got it wrong.  Ballo-Toure has NOT "struggled" at FFC.  His problem is that he is playing behind one of the best LB's in the EPL.  I like this player having only seen a handful of cameos.  Would like FFC to keep him, but with his limited play this season, he is likely off.  I think there's a player in there, but he needs to play.  Not much different than Broja now behind another in form player. 

[WindyCity]

Manchester United, Fulham, West Ham United eyeing Timo Werner move

Manchester United, Fulham and West Ham United are all interested in acquiring the services of 28-year-old German forward Timo Werner.
According to a report by Fichajes, Timo Werner could find another home in England as Manchester United, Fulham and West Ham United are all keen on having the 28-year-old striker in their ranks. All three Premier League clubs want to bolster their attack in the summer and the German international is one of the names on their list.

Another chance to shine in England for Wener
Werner is currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur from RB Leipzig. He has featured in eight matches for the North London club and has contributed towards four goals. Despite a good start to his loan move, the former Chelsea star isn't really a prominent figure in their team.

He is expected to return to his parent club in the summer. While his deal with the German club runs until the summer of 2026, they are ready to sanction his departure if the right offer arrives.

Despite having had a terrible spell at Chelsea back in the day, the loan move to Spurs gave him a lifeline to revive his career in England and it seems clubs are ready to hand him another opportunity to establish himself in the English top flight.

English trio keen on Timo Werner's signatures
Fulham and West Ham United have been linked with the German striker of late and Manchester United have also entered the race. Rasmus Hojlund might not have got off to a flying start but he has started to deliver.

Despite that, they are looking for another striker who can support him and the Red Devils feel Werner could offer them a lot centrally as well as out wide on the flanks.

With Leipzig looking to cash in, United will look to make the best of the situation but they will have to battle it out with the Cottagers as well as the Hammers.

Fulham are looking for a new forward as they haven't been able to replace Aleksandar Mitrović who left the club last summer. Meanwhile, the Hammers are looking to bring a younger forward ahead of next season. Both Michail Antonio and Danny Ings are over 30 and they do need someone who can eventually lead the line.
https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2024/03/14/manchester-united-fulham-west-ham-united-eyeing-timo-werner-move/

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