Premier League newcomers Fulham reportedly failed with a £9million bid for Celtic centre-back Boyata.
Fulham miht have become the first ever newly promoted Premier League side to spend over £100 million in a single transfer window but it is not showing so far.
As it stands, Slavisa Jokanovic’s side are 17th in the table, with their defence looking a very obvious Achilles heel. No team in the division has conceded as many as Fulham’s 21 goals so far, with Alfie Mawson and Calum Chambers yet to settle since their moves from Swansea and Arsenal respectively.
With the Mail reporting that Jokanovic wants to sign an experienced defender in the January transfer window, such as the 34-year-old Zenit ace Branislav Ivanovic, do not be surprised if the Cottagers return for Dedryck Boyata again.
According to the Times, Fulham had a £9 million bid rejected by Celtic in July for the want-away centre-back. But the Belgian international still looks set to leave in 2019.
It is well documented that Boyata’s contract expires next summer and, according to HLN, Celtic have given up hope of tying him down to a new deal with a January exit looking likely.
If the Hoops do not cash in soon, they face losing the World Cup ace on a free at the end of the season. So, if Fulham are willing to put £9 million on the table once again, Celtic surely could not afford to turn that down.
Boyata to Fulham seems to be the perfect solution for all parties.
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