Fulham could have to fork out one club’s record transfer sale to sign a “monster” defender this summer, with their manager personally making his demands clear behind-the-scenes.
Marco Silva previews Fulham clash with Liverpool
The Whites have an all-important, blockbuster clash to prepare for as Marco Silva’s side take on Premier League frontrunners Liverpool in their race for European qualification.
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Marco Silva’s side could lose him.
Liverpool have won their last four league games and have one hand on this year’s domestic crown. Arne Slot can take an almighty stride to confirming their status as champions of England against Fulham, but Silva will be equally determined to spoil the party with European football on the line.
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Fulham’s next five Premier League games |
Date |
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Liverpool (home) |
April 6th |
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Bournemouth (away) |
April 14th |
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Chelsea (home) |
April 20th |
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Southampton (away) |
April 26th |
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Aston Villa (away) |
May 3rd |
Amid Tottenham’s interest in Silva to replace Ange Postecoglou, these last few games of the season could also serve as a Spurs audition for the 42-year-old if he’s open to that opportunity across London.
“It’s going to be a game that demands us to be close to perfection,” said Silva on Fulham’s clash with Liverpool.
“From our side, we need to fight really hard for the three points. We are in our own battle too. They want the three points to be closer to the title – we want our three points for our own battle.”
Silva adds that he’s expecting a response from his players after their last game, a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
“We share the good moments and the good vibes together,” said Silva.
“When you don’t achieve something important, like a football match we want to win, then you have to share the disappointment. But at the same time, we have to work quicker and prepare quicker for the next one – like we have done since the start of the season.”
Off the field, preparations for next season are already underway at Craven Cottage, with the west Londoners making transfer plans.
Fulham have made contact over signing Deportivo La Coruna sensation Yeremay Hernandez, according to TEAMtalk, and strengthening the wide area is seen as a key aim for the club.
Fulham told price for Elfsborg defender Terry Yegbe
Silva’s side also want to reinforce their defence, and have their keen eyes on Elfsborg defender Terry Yegbe.
The Ghana international was rumoured to command a price tag of £4.5 million, but according to news outlet Fotboll Direkt, the actual price for Yegbe stands at closer to £6 million.
While this wouldn’t exactly break the bank for a Premier League side like Fulham, it would apparently smash the record for most money paid for a centre-back from the Swedish Allsvenskan.
As per FD, Fulham are among the main contenders to sign Yegbe this summer, but the Elfsborg manager is personally demanding that a record sale figure of around £6 million to entertain letting the Ghanaian leave.
Yegbe, interestingly, carries a fearsome reputation in Scandanavia, having been called a “monster” defender.
“He is a monster on the field,” said former Elfsborg teammate Ahmed Qasem to Fotbollskanalen’s deadline day broadcast.
“He is too fast, strong and good with his feet. I think he will surprise many in the Allsvenskan.”
