Sheffield Wednesday’s Fernando Forestieri would be perfect for Fulham.
According to the transfer specials at bookmaker Bet Victor, Fulham are favourites to sign Sheffield Wednesday favourite Fernando Forestieri this summer with odds of 4/1.
The Cottagers are currently in the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League, as they sit a point behind promotion rivals Cardiff City in second place with just one game remaining.
Fulham have a superior goal difference, so they need to better Cardiff’s result, but with the Bluebirds at home to Reading on the final day, it’s looking like the Cottagers may have to settle for a place in the playoffs.
Whether Fulham get promoted to the Premier League or not will have a bearing on their transfer targets this summer, but regardless of what division they find themselves in next term, going in for Forestieri is a no-brainer.
Staying in the Championship:
Should Fulham miss out on promotion to the Premier League, it’s highly likely they will see talented youngster Ryan Sessegnon leave for the top-flight with several clubs interested in his services.
The 17-year-old has been linked with the likes of Manchester United for a whopping £40 million (the Mirror), and should he leave the Whites will need to find a way of replacing his 15 goals and six assists so far.
Forestieri would be an excellent replacement, considering he is by far and away one of the best attacking players in the Championship having scored 31 goals and grabbed 11 assists in 70 league starts for the Owls.
The 28-year-old is familiar with Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic having played under the Serb at Watford, and he would be an affordable option with a Sessegnon sale creating plenty of funds available.
Promotion to the Premier League:
Promotion to the Premier League would see Fulham set their sights on a higher calibre of player, but Forestieri has certainly done enough at Wednesday to deserve a crack at top-flight football.
The West London club would be wise to sign the Championship’s best players to strengthen their squad, and Forestieri would provide healthy competition to the club’s forward ranks even at the highest level.
Wednesday will be looking to make some changes this summer under new boss Jos Luhukay, and if they are tight to the Financial Fair Play limit, cashing in on their prized asset may not be such a bad idea.
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