Transfer Rumours Summer 2022

We appear to be chasing 2 goalkeepers, Leno and Neto, do you have a preference?
I'd much prefer Leno, at any price up to 12M.
Following Rodak's performance yesterday and at the end of last season, we need better, he has become nervous and gives no confidence to me, or his defence.

 

I don't have a problem with Rodak being our keeper, but if we can get Leno or Neto we will have upgraded to a keeper that has a reputation that opposition will respect more. I'd go for Leno because of his experience already in The Premier, although I've heard that his kicking is not that accurate and he too, like Rodak, can be bullied at corners to make mistakes.

 

The long awaited agreement to signing has been confirmed, Manor Solomon is now ours for the season!

Solomon Deal Agreed
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/july/25/solomon-deal-agreed/

 

2nd this week, a very good signing..........
Fulham Sign Mbabu
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/july/27/fulham-sign-mbabu/

 

Let's hope for a 3rd in with Leno and then must concentrate on getting in at least 2 Center Backs (we needed them in June).
Not sure about Diop, over priced for a WHU 5th CB and only his first season with them he played well. Moyes doesn't rate him now !!!

 

The quality of our new players is very, very good. Hopefully we can turn "yo-yo" into "no go"..........

Leno Joins Fulham
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/august/02/leno-joins-fulham/

 

Diop and Bailly next, here's hoping..............

 

One out of the blue, but a solid CD, and we will at least have a CD on the bench for the LFC game.

Duffy Joins On Loan
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/august/05/duffy-joins-on-loan/

 

A great signing. Bags of experience and a real leader

 

If we can land Diop, then I think we'll be set at CB until January. Then we can turn our attention to signing young players or squad depth, which we will desperately need based on how well Liverpool used their bench on Saturday!

 

Rumors we are going after Jason Denayer (27) Belgium International CB who is on a free transfer after playing at Lyon.
He's come with a recommendation from Martinez the Belgium coach who wants him to get game time for the WC
We may be needing a replacement for Manor Solomon who has been reported as damaging his knee in a behind closed doors game against Chelsea.
Reports still saying Justin Kluivert may come from Roma for £8m

 

One I'd been hoping for, for a while...........

Diop Signs For Fulham
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/august/10/issa-diop-signs-for-fulham/

 

Careful what you wish for.

 

The Justin Kluivert saga rumbles on and on and on ?!!!, latest is Roma stalling for more money on a loan with agreement to sign if not relegated for more money than Fulham want to pay.
Same with the Willian saga - he's training with us but ....

Layvin Kurzawa from PSG is interested in joining Fulham, possible loan.
Fulham haven't agreed a fee yet with Brighton for Neal Maupay, but they remain his likeliest destination but Fulham can not loan because they already have Duffy from Brighton on loan.
Maupay signs for Everton 26/08/22

 

Fulham Players IN
Joao Palhinha - Sporting C.P.Fee
Andreas Pereira - Man Utd Fee
Kristian Sekularac - Juventus Youth Free
Callum McFarlane - Bradfield College Free
Manor Solomon - Shakhtar Donetsk Loan
Kevin Mbabu - Wolfsburg Fee
Bernd Leno - Arsenal Fee
Shane Duffy - Brighton Loan
Issa Diop - West Ham Fee
Layvin Kurzawa - PSG Loan
Willian - Corinthians Free
Carlos Vinicius - Benfica Fee
Daniel James - Leeds Loan

Fulham Players Out
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa Napoli Fee
Fabio Carvalho Liverpool Fee
Cyrus Christie Hull City Free
Jean Michael Seri Hull City Free
Jay Stansfield Exeter City Loan
Joe Bryan OGC Nice Loan
Rodrigo Muniz Middlesbrough Loan
Kongolo Le Harve Loan
Steven Sessegnon Charlton Loan
Michael Olakigbe Brentford Undisclosed Fee
Sylvester Jasper Bristol Rovers Loan
Paulo Gazzaniga Girona Loan
Alfie Mawson Wycombe Free
Timmy Abraham Walsall Free
Fabri Released Free
Michael Hector Released Free
Isri Odutayo Maidenhead Loan
Taye Ashby Hammond Stevenage Loan
Luca Ashby Hammond Aldershot Loan
Jean-Peire Tiehe Hamilton Loan
Sonny Hilton Carlisle Loan
Kerian Bowie Northampton Loan
Tyrese Francois HNK Gorica Loan

Fulham Not in Squad
#Knockaert
#Onomah ?
#Cavaliero
#Fossey

 

A good window I think. Quality added and good cover brought in.

 

We strengthened the bench.
For me so far Palhinha, Andreas and Leno, good signings, Mbabu cover for Tete
Not so convinced on Duffy & Diop as CB cover, but hope Silva can improve them.
Last Day arrivals of Vinicius as back up to Mitro, Kurzawa as competition for Robinson, Dan James will help as Andreas and Wilson, Kebano, BDCR, Back up, Willian as cover for wingers and late sub.
Still in need of cover for Reed and Palhinha in Defensive Midfield with only Chalobah the option, may be BDCR could do a job there too.

 

Good summary, and a good window in the end.
I've wondered whether Mbabu could play further forward, he has great pace (once going) and good at crosses. Any thoughts?

 

Anthony Knockaert has joined Greek Super League side Volos on loan
Ivan Cavaleiro has joined Turkish Süper Lig club Alanyaspor, on loan
Marlon Fossey has joined Belgian Pro League side Standard Liège on a permanent deal.

Josh Onomah deal with WBA fell through due to late paperwork and is still in the squad on the official site but with no squad number, could he play as backup for DMF Up till January window if required ?

I had said the same thing about Mbabu playing on the wing, if we hadn't got anyone in (James & Willian) In fact looking at Willian playing in his Chelsea days he could also play a No10 role

 

Seems like Micheal Hector may have finally got a club as he is being trialed by Luton Town.
So far most of our signs have settled in well
Palhinha has been a top performer and looks a class act in the Premier
Pereira has also done well, we have scored lots of goals from his accurate corner kicks.
Leno has performed well in goal and has saved us a few points already.
Diop has only just started to get game time, his stats say he has been a top stopper and passer, but he has a bit of a lumbering style of running and seems to need two touches to control a ball.
Mbabu has had a bit of a tough time, Silva is not convinced with his defending and has played Bobby DC Reid instead at RB.

Our Loans
Solomon got his injury and only played 1 game, but is on the road to recovery.
Duffy has only played a part from some last few minute subs.
Kurzawa again wasn't fit, then didn't play but when he did got injured. The one game he did play he seemed to linger on the ball too long that caused us problems.
James has had game time, but his end product hasn't been good, very fast but that's about it.
Vinicius has played a few games and come on near the end of games as sub.

So the Winter rumours are starting up
Fulham have made opening, verbal proposal for Brazilian talent Pablo Maia, born in 2002 — it has been turned down by São Paulo. Both West Hand United and Notts Forest have now also shown an interest. Fulham are very keen to get him.