The underrated Hugo Mallo could potentially move to the Premier League with Fulham after nine years in La Liga with Celta Vigo.
The common consensus is that Fulham have aced the transfer window so far. But it must be pointed out that they have not yet signed a right-back to replace the influential Ryan Fredericks, although Arsenal loanee Callum Chambers can fill in if required.
Although it seems that the Cottagers are looking for a more natural option before the window slams shut. And, according to Marca, Fulham want Celta Vigo’s Hugo Mallo and have offered £9 million to bring him to Craven Cottage.
The 27-year-old is a real fans favourite at the Balaidos, making 301 appearances for Celta since his debut almost a decade ago.
But the former Spain U21 international could be at the perfect time to try his hand abroad after a number of excellent seasons in Galicia.
Mallo is one of the more underrated players in Spanish football and enjoyed his best season ever in terms of assists in 2017/18, setting up five in 34 La Liga appearances. Aggressive and attack-minded, he has the talent to fill the void left by Fredericks’ free transfer to West Ham.
Mallo is not the only Celta player who could move to England this week with striker Maxi Gomez linked with West Ham and Slanislav Lobotka tipped to join Tottenham.
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