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Fulham well-positioned to signal “unbelievable” £44m star who Silva is aware of properly

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Fulham have a superb probability of signing an “unbelievable” midfielder this summer season, with it now trying more and more probably he leaves his membership, in keeping with reporter Christian Falk.

Cottagers eager to strengthen in a number of areas

The Cottagers have been inconsistent in current weeks, which has hampered their European push considerably, however they’re more likely to look again on this marketing campaign as a hit regardless, on condition that they’re heading in the right direction for a top-half end within the Premier League.

Nonetheless, Marco Silva could fancy his aspect’s possibilities of qualifying for Europe subsequent season, ought to he make the suitable additions to the squad in the summertime switch window, and targets have been recognized in plenty of key areas.

Amid doubts over Antonee Robinson’s future, Werder Bremen’s Felix Agu could possibly be introduced in to bolster Silva’s choices at left-back, whereas Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters has emerged as an choice on the other aspect of the defence.

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This could be implausible information for Marco Silva.

Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis and AC Milan ahead Samuel Chukwueze are among the many targets in attacking areas, with the west Londoners additionally eager to strengthen within the engine room, in keeping with BILD reporter Falk.

Talking to BILD, Falk has now revealed Fulham have a superb probability of bringing Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha again to Craven Cottage this summer season (by way of Sport Witness), however there could possibly be competitors from their London rivals.

Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha looks dejected as he walks off after receiving a red card

West Ham United are additionally within the race for Palhinha, who’s now trying more and more more likely to go away Bayern on the finish of the season, on condition that he has struggled to drive his manner into the aspect since finishing a €51m (£44m) transfer final summer season.

Falk believes the Portugal worldwide could possibly be eager on a transfer again to England, including: “I feel he would contemplate, if a suggestion is available in, whether or not it is smart for him to maybe return to the British Isles.”

“Unimaginable” Palhinha may reignite profession at Fulham

The 29-year-old could have struggled to make a reputation for himself within the Bundesliga, however he put in some prime performances throughout his time at Craven Cottage, with journalist Kyle Bonn as soon as evaluating him to Manchester United midfielder Casemiro.

Silva is aware of he can rely on the 6-foot-3 colossus, given their time working collectively, and he has continued to impress at instances when given the chance at Bayern, rating extremely throughout some key defensive metrics over the previous 12 months.

Statistic

Common per 90

Tackles

3.70 (97th percentile)

Blocks

1.74 (ninetieth percentile)

Aerials received

1.96 (92nd percentile)

It’s promising information that Fulham may stand a superb probability of signing Palhinha this summer season, and they need to be well-positioned to beat West Ham to his signature, on condition that they’ve vastly outperformed their London rivals within the Premier League this season.