Fulham closing on deal for highly-regarded Joao Palhinha

Premier League returnees Fulham are, based on stories, closing on an altogether spectacular piece of enterprise on the switch entrance.

The participant inching in direction of a transfer to Craven Cottage with a view to subsequent season? Joao Palhinha.

The information comes courtesy of switch skilled Fabrizio Romano, who has revealed that the capital outfit are on the verge of including highly-regarded midfielder Palhinha to Marco Silva’s ranks.

An settlement on the phrases of a deal value €18m plus add-ons is known to have been reached between the respective boards at Fulham and Sporting CP late final week.

In flip, the ‘last particulars’ of the 26-year-old’s Cottagers contract are at present being ironed out, forward of a possible announcement relating to the switch’s completion as quickly as this week.

Fulham are closing on João Palhinha deal. Closing particulars to be sorted out on participant facet after full settlement with Sporting reached days in the past for €18m plus add-ons. ⚪️⚫️ #FulhamFC

Work in progress to get it signed as quickly as potential to keep away from any situation. https://t.co/5iSyvtWNB2

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2022

Ought to Palhinha, as anticipated, finally go on to seal a transfer to west London over the times forward, the Portuguese worldwide will symbolize the primary addition to Fulham’s enjoying ranks this summer season.

This isn’t to say, although, that the powers that be on the membership should not arduous at work in a bid to bolster Silva’s squad forward of their newest top-flight return.

Along with Sporting, the Cottagers are additionally understood to be locked in negotiations with each Manchester United and Juventus.

This comes with recent blood being eyed each in the midst of the park and at left-back, within the type of Andreas Pereira, and Luca Pellegrini.

Not solely that, however Silva and co. have set their sights on out-of-favour Liverpool expertise Neco Williams, with a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk wide-man Manor Solomon seen as imminent, too.

Fulham are actually getting nearer to signal Manor Solomon after deal collapsed few weeks in the past. It was nearly finished for €7.5m + 15% promote on clause from Shakhtar, now again on monitor and superior. ⚪️?? #FulhamFC

Talks ongoing with participant’s camp to achieve full settlement on private phrases. pic.twitter.com/yT39h6Rc0j

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2022

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