Having simply bid farewell to Tim Ream, Fulham are reportedly closing in on an settlement to signal an on the spot substitute within the type of a defender already plying his commerce within the Premier League.
Fulham switch information
After a strong marketing campaign final day trip, the Cottagers will go once more within the forthcoming season, with the likes of Emile Smith Rowe trying to take Marco Silva’s aspect onwards and upwards. The Arsenal academy graduate arrives within the hope of lastly placing a irritating run of accidents behind him and discovering his finest kind as soon as once more.
After finishing the transfer, Smith Rowe informed Fulham’s official web site: “I’m lastly right here, so I’m actually blissful for me and my household – it’s a great second.
“I’m actually excited, I simply wished to get right here as rapidly as doable so I might get going with my teammates.
“Listening to the mission, talking to the Supervisor, and seeing what gamers we have now right here already, I feel it’s an thrilling mission for me, and undoubtedly the proper step for my profession going ahead.”
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He is attracted loads of curiosity this summer time…
The previous Arsenal man might but be joined by one other Premier League ace. Based on Fabrizio Romano, Fulham are closing in on an settlement to signal Diego Carlos from Aston Villa. There’s nonetheless reportedly loads of work to do on the construction of the deal, however the Cottagers are seemingly edging nearer to changing veteran defender Ream, who just lately swapped London for America after sealing a transfer to Charlotte FC.
A participant who as soon as value Villa as a lot as a reported £26m, Carlos could be a formidable coup by Fulham.
“Superb” Carlos can exchange Ream
While he is not first-choice beneath Unai Emery at Aston Villa, Carlos can step straight into Silva’s aspect to fill the void left behind by Ream alongside Calvin Bassey this season. A participant with Champions League expertise and loads of know-how at 31 years previous, the Brazilian, on paper at the least, could be smart enterprise from all concerned at Craven Cottage.
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Premier League stats 23/24 (by way of FBref) |
Diego Carlos |
Tim Ream |
|---|---|---|
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Progressive carries |
4 |
11 |
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Progressive passes |
59 |
65 |
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Tackles received |
16 |
9 |
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Ball recoveries |
78 |
79 |
Matching Ream in sure points final day trip, Carlos can guarantee essential recreation time by finishing a transfer with a view to enhancing his personal numbers. Emery beforehand praised the energy in depth of his centre-back choices, describing Tyrone Mings, Carlos and Ezri Konsa as “wonderful”, however appears destined to half methods with a part of that depth this summer time.
The Spaniard stated by way of The Categorical and Star: “I’m very blissful as a result of Konsa and Mings are enjoying at a really excessive degree. They’re making an attempt to demand themselves to play I would like them to.
“It’s not straightforward as a result of to play along with your build-up and my concepts with the ball to keep away from excessive urgent and they’re dedicated to do it. I’m very blissful. Diego Carlos can be crucial for us, as effectively. These three centre-backs, for me, are wonderful.”
