Fulham open Bellanova talks as Palhinha draws Newcastle interest

Fulham have opened talks to sign Atalanta right-back Raoul Bellanova as they search for a new right-back.
Newcastle are stepping up their move for ex-Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, with the Bayern Munich player keen on a return to the Premier League.
Fulham start a new era under Álvaro Arbeloa after Silva's exit. Wilson and Jiménez have gone, youth has arrived, and survival may be the realistic aim despite a 2025/26 11th-place finish.
A look back at Fulham's 2001 signing of Sylvain Legwinski, Tigana's understated £3.3m recruit who became a cult hero and scored key goals, including a late winner against Spurs.
Fulham's revised October-November fixtures include Ipswich away on 10 October, Hull at home on 17 October, Coventry away on 24 October and Aston Villa away on 1 November.