Because the January switch window approaches, Fulham are dealing with a battle to maintain maintain of certainly one of their key gamers, however they’ve now been provided an fascinating proposition which might enhance the squad in the long run.
Fulham switch information
After a strong begin to the Premier League season, Marco Silva’s Fulham look like operating out of steam. They’ve gained simply certainly one of their final six video games within the high flight, dropping as soon as and drawing the opposite 4. Most not too long ago, they had been held to a goalless draw with the league’s backside membership, Southampton, which Silva described as a “missed alternative”.
“We should always have gained the sport, positively. We tried the whole lot from the beginning. It’s unattainable to complete a recreation with extra attacking gamers in our crew,” stated the Portuguese boss after the sport.
“Our attacking line was by no means actually a risk for them. We had two or three clear probabilities, however we should always have created extra. We’ve to be extra incisive and extra scientific.”
One optimistic, nevertheless, did come within the type of a debut for 17 year-old midfielder Josh King, who began the sport however was changed by Adama Traore halfway by way of the second half. Now, the Londoners have been provided the prospect so as to add to their upcoming crop of younger expertise.
Andreas Pereira switch replace
Issues may very well be set to get more durable for Fulham after the New 12 months as they now face a problem to maintain maintain of midfielder Andreas Pereira. Earlier this month, it was reported that Brazilian membership Palmeiras had made their first method to signal Pereira.
The Cottagers take into account the previous Manchester United star, who at the moment earns £50,000 per-week at Craven Cottage, to be “untouchable” and can probably shut down Palmeira’s try to signal him earlier than it progresses. Silva has beforehand described Pereira as “excellent” and a “high skilled”.
However now, Nosso Palestra claims that Palmeiras have reached an preliminary settlement with Pereira over a transfer to Allianz Parque, leaving solely Fulham to persuade. The publication claims that Fulham need round £25 million, and to method that worth, Palmeiras are open to together with gamers within the deal, together with certainly one of both Vitor Reis or Richard Rios.
The membership’s administration view each gamers as simply replaceable: Reis within the center-back position and Rios probably being succeeded by Pereira himself.
Reis specifically appears an thrilling expertise who might definitely ease the blow of dropping Pereira – the 18 year-old defender has been eyed by a number of high golf equipment and has been hailed for his management and “commanding, assured presence that’s uncommon in such a younger defender”.
Each Reis and Rios have additionally been linked with Paris Saint-Germain in current months. Again in October, ESPN Brazil reported that PSG had been eyeing the defender, whereas Antena 2 Deportes reported in August that the Ligue 1 giants had made a £17 million provide for Colombia worldwide Rios.