Fulham are closing in on signing Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu as the Premier League new boys are ‘confident’ of agreeing a deal for Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno
- Fulham have stepped up their pursuit of Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu
- Swiss International is looking for a new challenge after three years in Germany
- Fulham are confident of having Andreas Periera and Bernd Leno in their squad
Fulham have moved one step closer to completing the signing of long-term target Kevin Mbabu from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in a deal worth £5million.
According to the Evening Standard, the Cottagers are at an advanced stage of negotiations over the Switzerland international with personal terms which shouldn’t be a problem.
The 27-year-old is entering the final year of his contract and is believed to be looking for a new challenge after joining Wolfsburg from Swiss side Young Boys in 2019.
Fulham have been tracking the attacking full-back for some time and it looks like Marco Silva are closing in on his man’s arrival as the club step up their pre-season preparations in Portugal this week.
Mbabu is no stranger to English football after a four-year spell with Newcastle United between 2013 and 2017.
He signed for the Magpies after a successful trial, but injuries and a lack of early opportunities under boss Steve McClaren led to loan spells with Rangers and then Young Boys.
Fulham have officially announced a deal so far this season following the acquisition of Joao Palhinha from Sporting Lisbon in a £20m deal.
But more signings are expected in the coming weeks with raids on Arsenal and Manchester United likely.
Fulham have agreed a £10million fee with United for 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andreas Periera, while the Premier League new boys are confident of landing Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Israeli winger Manor Solomon is set to seal a loan move from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk, but Fulham are awaiting FIFA ratification before he can join the club’s training camp.