Premier League outfit Fulham are making moves for Norwich City’s Max Aarons, Wolfsburg defender Sebastian Bornauw and Roma youngster Bryan Reynolds as Marco Silva steps up his summer plans.
Much of the discussion surrounding the Cottagers so far has focused on those who could depart, rather than those who could arrive.
Joao Palhinha is reportedly one of West Ham’s number one targets to replace the potentially Arsenal-bound Declan Rice. Manor Solomon may be on his way to Tottenham. There is uncertainty surrounding Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo too; his contract expiring in 12 months’ time.
Adarabioyo enjoyed an excellent end to last season. And, should he depart, a replacement will be required.
Fulham eye three new defenders
Fulham are showing an interest in Fiorentina’s Igor Luis. There is also rumours surrounding Wolfsburg’s £13 million centre-back Sebastian Bornauw. The former Koln defender, who turned down a move to Crystal Palace in a previous window, is reportedly hoping to leave the Bundesliga outfit this summer after struggling for game time under former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac (RMC Sport).
A new right-back is also high on Silva’s wishlist, in the aftermath of Cedric Soares’s departure following a forgettable loan spell from Arsenal.
Gazzetta dello Sport believe that Roma’s Bryan Reynolds is a potential £6 million option. Both Fulham and West Ham have made enquiries. Formerly of FC Dallas, Reynolds has played three times for the USA national team and would join compatriots Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson in West London.
If Fulham opt for a more proven Premier League option, however, they could go for Norwich City’s Max Aarons (The Telegraph). Aarons has twice played top-flight football in green-and-yellow, and may be available for a bargain £10 million this summer.
The jet-heeled Canary was a target for Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Manchester United not so long ago, but may potentially have reservations about joining a Fulham side boasting one of last season’s most impressive right-backs in the excellent Kenny Tete.
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