Fulham appoint Álvaro Arbeloa, recruitment approach under spotlight
Fulham open talks for Torino’s Marcus Pedersen after his Norway World Cup displays, including a goal vs Senegal. The defender wants England and Torino are ready to cash in, with fee to be set.
Journalist Valentijn Driessen claims Fulham ‘rejected’ PSV striker Ricardo Pepi despite a deal and medical being lined up, disputing the official line on why the transfer collapsed. Move now seen as difficult.
Ex-Fulham boss Marco Silva, now at Benfica, urges Andreas Schjelderup to stay amid Chelsea interest. Benfica value him at €40m-€50m and could sell after missing the Champions League.
Fulham appoint Álvaro Arbeloa. Fans and journalists debate if his arrival ends Marco Silva’s late-window habit, seeking earlier, smarter recruitment to reshape the squad.
Free agent Yves Bissouma is training at Fulham’s Motspur Park as Alvaro Arbeloa assesses midfield options, with no contract imminent. Separately, Bournemouth advance talks for Benfica defender Antonio Silva.
Fulham lodge a €30m bid for Trabzonspor centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu after €20m and €28m offers were rejected. The Nigeria international has agreed terms to 2030 and is pushing to join the Premier League side.
