Kevin Mbabu is not training with Wolfsburg today after Fulham agreed a fee in the region of £6 million to bring the Switzerland international back to the Premier League, as reported by Kicker.
Clearly, new Wolfsburg boss Niko Kovac is planning for life without the former Newcastle United youngster.
Mbabu was omitted from a recent pre-season trip to Belgium after entering talks with Fulham. And, after the Cottagers agreed a £6.4 million fee, the 27-year-old was conspicuous by his absence during Wolfsburg’s Tuesday morning Tuesday session too.
According to The Sun, the one-time Rangers loanee has already undergone medical tests ahead of his return to England.
Mbabu’s £50,000-a-week wage demands appeared to be a potential stumbling block. But, according to BILD, that obstacle has now been removed from Fulham’s path. The rampaging right-back is willing to accept a lower pay packet, with confirmation of his move seemingly now just days – or even hours – away.
Fulham agree Kevin Mbabu deal with Wolfsburg
Mbabu, an aggressive, forward-thinking, full-back, will compete with Kenny Tete for a starting spot under Marco Silva. Tete recently indicated that he plans to stay and fight for his place at Fulham, even if he does envisage a second spell at Ajax somewhere down the line.
“I don’t necessarily need to leave,” the Dutchman explained.
“I’m happy and my family is happy too. I firmly believe that you get what you deserve. First, train well for a week and then play a good match. Then do that for a month. Then I know that things can come your way.”
“I would like to return to Ajax one day. It is the place where I played football for eleven years and where I experienced many beautiful moments.
“This is my club. This is my home.”
Fulham are reportedly keen on free-agents Djibril Sidibe and Serge Aurier too.
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