Thursday Fulham Stuff - 22/08/24...

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Fulham Want Joachim Andersen Available For Leicester City Game
Fulham are hoping to have Joachim Andersen registered in time to face Leicester City this weekend, according to Sky Sports News.

Marco Silva's side have agreed a fee with Crystal Palace for the centre-back and are currently putting him through a medical.

Fulham will splurge around £30m to sign Andersen and needed another centre-back after losing Tim Ream and Tosin Adarabioyo.

Silva wants the capture to be done quickly and Fulham are hoping they can have Andersen available to face Leicester at the weekend.

The Cottagers will need to get Andersen registered with the Premier League by noon on Friday.

Fulham lost their league opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford and will be keen to get their first win on the board when Leicester visit Craven Cottage.

Leicester held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw in their league opener.

When Fulham last hosted Leicester, in May last year, they ran out 5-3 winners in a thrilling game.



https://insidefutbol.com/2024/08/21/fulham-want-joachim-andersen-available-for-leicester-city-game/657729/

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Player now set to undergo medical at Crystal Palace after £14m bid accepted
EXCLUSIVE with Graeme Bailey

As Joachim Andersen undergoes his Fulham medical, Crystal Palace have now agreed a deal to replace him with an Oliver Glasner favourite.

Crystal Palace have had a whirlwind 24 hours in the centre-back market after agreeing to sell Joachim Andersen to Fulham.

Now, We Are Palace understand that the Eagles have agreed a deal to replace the Denmark international...

Crystal Palace agree deal to sign Maxence Lacroix
We Are Palace understands that Crystal Palace have agreed terms in principle with Wolfsburg for defender Maxence Lacroix.

Lacroix has long been a target for Palace, who have now made their move after agreeing to sell Joachim Andersen to Fulham in a £30m deal.

Crystal Palace have agreed terms in principle on a deal worth £14m for 24-year-old Lacroix, but sources inform We Are Palace that talks over minor details are continuing.

Lacroix, who We Are Palace understand has made it clear to Wolfsburg that he wants to move to England, is due for his medical in the coming days and the expectation is that a deal will be finalised ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham.

We Are Palace have also been told that Palace's talks with Newcastle over Marc Guehi are ongoing and that Anderson's sale does not impact on whether the England defender will be sold.

This comes hours after Fabrizio Romano tweeted that Palace had submitted a bid to sign the Oliver Glasner favourite – with the pair being fond of each other after working together in Germany.

Wolfsburg No.4 has already spoken to Oliver Glasner
For at least three months, Lacroix has been a player linked to Selhurst Park.

In fact, after initial rumours surfaced that the Eagles were keen, Lacroix even admitted he had talked to Glasner on the phone.

Glasner has been the one pushing for this deal to transpire, with the Rio Ferdinand-like defender, Lacroix, also being open to the move for a while now.

To sign him for just £14m is a real bargain – Dougie Freedman may have just upgraded on Andersen for only half the price.



https://www.wearepalace.uk/transfers/player-now-set-to-undergo-medical-at-crystal-palace-after-14m-bid-accepted/

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Fulham Push to Outmaneuver Crystal Palace for £12M-Rated OL Star as PSG Withdraws Interest
Rayan Cherki of Olympique Lyonnais has attracted the attention of several top European clubs this summer, including Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, there's another Premier League club attempting to make a last-minute swoop for the player.

There have been conflicting reports regarding PSG's renewed interest in the Frenchman. Nonetheless, L'Equipe recently reported that Cherki has a preference if he does leave OL this summer.

According to the French media outlet, Cherki hopes PSG will reignite their interest in him. While he's received attention from Premier League clubs, he's not keen on moving there at the moment.

Still, this news isn't stopping English clubs from pursuing Cherki and The Athletic's Peter Rutzler reports that Fulham have submitted an offer for the attacking midfielder. The Premier League side's bid for the Frenchman is worth an initial £12 million, with further add-ons, per Rutzler.

Rutzler's information also notes that Crystal Palace retains an interest but have yet to submit an offer. Cherki is in the final year of his contract at Lyon and has been training separately from his teammates as he prepares for a potential transfer before next week's deadline.

Moreover, Fulham received more good news as journalist Abdellah Boulma reported on Wednesday that PSG have decided not to pursue Cherki, and the matter is closed. One key reason is their reluctance to negotiate with OL owner John Textor.

Cherki broke into the first team in 2019 and has 141 appearances across all competitions, scoring 17 goals and registering 25 assists during his time with Les Gones.



https://psgtalk.com/2024/08/fulham-push-to-outmaneuver-crystal-palace-for-12m-rated-ol-star-as-psg-withdraws-interest/

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Fulham make £12m opening offer to sign 'exceptional' player wanted by Tottenham
Tottenham have been one of the biggest spenders in this summer's transfer window, and Spurs seem to be showing no sign of slowing down just yet.

TBR exclusively revealed Tottenham's recent scouting trips to watch Hayden Hackney, with Spurs also interested in signing Tommaso Martinelli, who is regarded as one of the most exciting goalkeeping prospects in Europe.

With more departures also expected from Tottenham before the window shuts next week, Ange Postecoglou's side could end summer on quite the high note if they can bring in a one or two more signings as well as ship off more deadwood.

Yet one rumoured target is now subject to an offer from Fulham.

Fulham make bid for Tottenham target Rayan Cherki
According to the Athletic, Fulham have made an opening offer worth £12m to sign Olympique Lyonnais star Rayan Cherki, who is expected to be on the move this summer.

Tottenham have also been linked with Cherki, who is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in France having been around on the scene for the past five years after making his professional debut at the age of 16.

Praised as an 'exceptional' player via TNT Sports, Tottenham losing out to Fulham to Cherki would be quite the surprise given what the north London side can offer the French youth international over the Cottagers.

However, given how ambitious Fulham have been this summer, Cherki could be tempted to make the move to west London, where the 21-year-old could play a key role for Marco Silva's side in the new Premier League season.

Cherki could favour Fulham move over Spurs
Fulham have been something of a surprise package in the Premier League in the last two seasons after back-to-back midtable finishes having broken their usual stereotype as a yo-yo club.

And with Silva creating a new culture at Fulham, Cherki could be tempted to make the move to west London over Tottenham, where the attacking midfielder might not feature as heavily under Ange Postecoglou.

Indeed, something special is happening at Fulham, and for Cherki, Craven Cottage could be the ideal destination to take his career to the next level after 18 months of struggles at Lyon.



https://tbrfootball.com/fulham-make-12m-opening-offer-to-sign-exceptional-player-wanted-by-tottenham/

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Manchester United could pounce for Antonee Robinson should Fulham win Ferdi Kadıoğlu transfer race
Manchester United are currently prioritising the midfield as an area in need of urgent reinforcements but Erik ten Hag still remains short on numbers at left-back as well.

Luke Shaw is set to be sidelined until the international break next month while Tyrell Malacia is not expected back before October.

Noussair Mazraoui, signed from Bayern Munich, can play on the left if needed while it was Diogo Dalot's turn to fill in at that position against Fulham.

It was a similar scenario last season as well with the England international missing over 30 games while Ten Hag's first signing missed the entire campaign.

LB needed but INEOS won't make a move
Sergio Reguilon came in on loan but his temporary stint was cut short in January. There were murmurs United might go down a similar route this summer as well with the Spaniard's name getting a mention.

However, The Peoples Person recently relayed that INEOS are not currently thinking about paying a large sum for a left-sided full-back with Manuel Ugarte expected to be the final piece of the puzzle.

That is why Ben Chilwell, who has been offered to the 20-time English league champions, is not expected to be heading to Old Trafford this window.

It is for the same reason United ended their pursuit of Fenerbahce's Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who seemed to be heading towards Brighton after agreeing personal terms with the Seagulls.

But now, as per Turkish outlet As Marca, the Cottagers have entered the race for the Turkish star and are willing to place a higher bid in order to beat the team from the south coast.

If the London side manage to win the race for the Turkiye international, Antonee Robinson could be let go and United are reportedly interested.

Fulham star being eyed
"Fulham offered €34+5 million to Fenerbahçe for Ferdi Kadıoğlu this morning. Fenerbahçe have been asking for €40+5 million since the beginning.

"Brighton will also make a new offer for Ferdi. Manchester United want Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson," the report read on X (formerly Twitter).

This news directly contradicts what was reported earlier and unless the US international was made available on a loan, this looks highly unlikely.

United have simply spent too much and with a deal for Ugarte seeming likely, they need to balance their books in order to steer clear of PSR concerns.

Shaw's injury-prone nature coupled with Malacia's struggles and Mazraoui's poor record of staying fit might force INEOS into a rethink later on but for now, there are no plans to recruit a left-back.



https://thepeoplesperson.com/2024/08/21/manchester-united-could-pounce-for-antonee-robinson-should-fulham-win-ferdi-kadioglu-transfer-race-284401/

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Andersen undergoing Fulham medical
Joachim Andersen is having a medical at Motspur Park ahead of his proposed return to Fulham, according to Sky Sports.

The Whites and Crystal Palace have reached agreement on a deal worth around £30m after Fulham had two bids rejected for the Danish defender earlier this summer. Fulham would like the 28 year-old centre half available for Saturday's meeting with Leicester City at Craven Cottage – and are confident of having the deal done by the Premier League's deadline of midday so he can face the Foxes.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/08/andersen-undergoing-fulham-medical/

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Lyon accept Fulham's Cherki offer
Lyon have accepted Fulham's £12m offer for their attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, according to L'Equipe.

The decision over whether to move to Craven Cottage now rests with the French under-21 international.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/08/lyon-accept-fulhams-cherki-offer/

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Fulham reach €15m agreement for the signing of Lyon's Rayan Cherki
Fulham FC and Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement worth €15m for the transfer of Rayan Cherki (21), according to a report this Wednesday from L'Equipe. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is pushed towards the exit door by his formative club and has been training separately from Pierre Sage's senior Lyon squad. Get French Football News exclusively revealed that Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain pulled out of the race to sign Cherki, paving the way for Premier League clubs to submit bids for the France U21 international.

The outlet understands that Lyon executives have just accepted Fulham's €15m bid to secure the services of Cherki. The Cottagers' outlay to sign the Lyon youth product would rise to €20m in taking into account performance-related add-ons. However, Cherki is yet to agree on personal terms with Marco Silva's side, or even accept to leave Les Gones for a Premier League side, with Lyon getting desperate to raise €100m from players' sales this summer – a figure they are way short of hitting.



https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2024/fulham-reach-e15m-agreement-for-the-signing-of-lyons-rayan-cherki/

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Rayan Cherki rejects the opportunity to join Fulham
According to Fabrice Hawkins, Olympique Lyonnais attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki (21) has rejected the opportunity to join Fulham.

The 21-year-old has informed his boyhood club that he will not join the Premier League side and the West London club have also been informed of his decision. OL are looking to sell Cherki before the transfer window closes and he is currently training away from the first-team squad in the loft with other players the Rhône club hope to sell. There are no ongoing discussions between the Lyon academy graduate and Fulham.

This latest development arrives as Fulham have had an offer accepted by Les Gones to sign the France U21 international. However, Cherki is not interested in moving to Fulham and a deal has collapsed. Moves to Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have already failed to materialise for the Frenchman this window. With the attacking midfielder told to find a new club, it remains to be seen if he will finally get his move before the end of the window.



https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2024/rayan-cherki-rejects-the-opportunity-to-join-fulham/

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Cherki 'not interested in Fulham project'
Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki 'is not interested' in joining Fulham, according to various reports from France tonight.

Fulham had agreed a deal with the Ligue 1 side believed to worth around £12m but the French under-21 international is 'not interested in the Fulham project' and will not be holding talks with the Whites, according to RMC journalist Fabrice Hawkins.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/08/cherki-not-interested-in-fulham-project/