Bordeaux striker Diego Rolan could finally move to England this summer with Fulham but Newcastle United have been linked in the past.
Steve Mounie is now out of Fulham’s reach
With Montpellier demanding £13 million for star striker Steve Mounie, Fulham always appeared to be wasting their time making an offer far below the Ligue 1 club’s asking price, per Get West London.
And, inevitably, it appears that the Benin international, who hit 13 goals in France’s top tier last season, is on his way elsewhere. Newly promoted Huddersfield Town are on the verge of sealing a club-record deal for Mounie, say L’Equipe.
Though it has not taken long for Fulham to turn their attention elsewhere. Get West London claims they have now made an offer for another Ligue 1 goalscorer, Bordeaux frontman Diego Rolan.
The 24-year-old didn’t have his best season in front of goal in 2016/17, netting just ten times compared to 11 and 16 in the two seasons prior, but the Uruguayan’s athleticism and versatility appears to make him a decent fit for Slavisa Jokanovic’s side.
The question, however, is whether The Cottagers will have competition. Newcastle United have been heavily linked in the past, The Mirror claiming they launched an £11 million bid in the summer of 2015 after Rolan exploded onto the scene with 15 goals in 36 Ligue 1 games the previous season.
Diego Rolan (L) has failed to kick on
The Mirror also claim they were interested the following January, with the club notorious for tracking and recruiting Ligue 1 talent – not always with success. And with The Magpies in the market for a new striker, Jay Rodriguez and Vincent Aboubakar the latest names in the frame, Rolan’s availability means they have an excellent opportunity to finally get their man – for a lot cheaper than £11 million too.
Keep on Rolan
However, Rolan’s stock has fallen somewhat after failing to build on his goal-laden 2014/15 season. As such, there’s doubts whether he could make the grade in the Premier League.
Newcastle, with plenty of money to spend, could sign better. Perhaps they should leave this one to Fulham.
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