Three players who Fulham could sign after Reiss Nelson deal is completed
Fulham have had a slow start to the transfer window, but the Cottagers have nearing a deal for a new forward.
It was exclusively revealed by Football Insider that Marco Silva is close to an agreement with Arsenal for Reiss Nelson, who spent last season loan at Fulham.
Nelson will become Fulham’s first major signing of the summer as Silva seems content not to rush into agreeing to any deals.
Fulham though could be making a move for three more players to bolster their squad following their 11th placed finish in the table last season.
Get a deal across the line for Chelsea outcast
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca sees now future for winger Raheem Sterling at the club, so the 30-year-old is on the lookout for a new club this summer.
Sterling failed to impress in a loan spell at Arsenal last season, but the former Manchester City star was competing with Bukayo Saka for a place down the right flank.
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The England international is open to moving to Craven Cottage and that it is his “number one destination,” as exclusively revealed by Football Insider.
There is though competition from Saudi Arabia and Sterling’s high wages could be a stumbling block.
Replace Robinson with an experienced left-back
Fulham are braced for the departure of highly rated left-back Antonee Robinson and are already lining up his replacement.
The Cottagers may do another deal with Arsenal, as Silva is targeting Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The 28-year-old has a vast amount of Premier League experience and can operate at left-back or in midfield, making it possible Fulham could sign him even if Robinson stays.
The Ukrainian international started his Arsenal career as a key component of Mikel Arteta’s system, but Zinchenko has been replaced by the emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly and is now available for £15m.
Acquire free agent to bolster strike force
Former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a free agent after leaving Everton at the expiry of his contract in June.
Calvert-Lewin has struggled with injury problems in recent season, but Silva took a chance on Raul Jimenez following his head collision and may do the same here.
The 28-year-old has options from across the Premier League and Football Insider have been told Fulham are leading the race for Calvert-Lewin.
With Rodrigo Muniz the subject of bids from Leeds, Silva will need another striker if he lets the Brazilian depart.