Fulham talk to Arbeloa as McKenna ruled out
Fulham hold talks with Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Marco Silva. The ex-Real Madrid head coach, 43, led Real to 2nd in La Liga and the Champions League quarter-finals after stepping up from their B team.
Fulham plan a bid to keep Jonah Kusi-Asare permanently, seeking a fee below the £10.36m option after his goalless 10 senior games. Tony Khan wants depth up front following Raul Jimenez’s exit to Wolves.
Manchester United track Lewis Hall and target Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson. The USA international could attract bids, though his future may hinge on Fulham’s new head coach.
Fulham weigh Hugo Oliveira to replace Marco Silva. The ex-Fulham coach impressed at Famalicao, finishing fifth. Ruben Amorim rebuffed interest, Abel Ferreira unlikely, leaving Oliveira the ‘likeliest option’.
Talksport report Marco Silva agreed an £8m-a-year deal then u-turned, informing Fulham he would leave. He is expected to take the Benfica job after five years at Craven Cottage.
Fulham want Samuel Chukwueze permanently but aim to cut the £22.6m option from his Milan loan. The winger had 3 goals and 4 assists in 25 games and is open to returning to SW6.
Fulham plan a £17.25m bid for Parma centre back Mariano Troilo, 22, who scored at San Siro. Parma value him nearer £25m and may spark a bidding war with Premier League interest.
Sky’s Lyall Thomas says Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna will not join Fulham, with the club unwilling to meet his £8m release clause as they search for Marco Silva’s successor.
