Tag: Fulham

Fulham vs Leicester City: Premier League – BBC Sport
24 August 2024 Off

Fulham vs Leicester City: Premier League – BBC Sport

By Total Football News

Alex Iwobi’s 70th-minute winner gave Fulham victory over Leicester in their first Premier League home game of the season.

The Nigeria winger fired through the legs of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen to restore Fulham’s lead after Wout Faes had levelled for the Foxes before the break.

The Cottagers, who were dominant throughout, opened the scoring when club record signing Emile Smith Rowe slotted in.

Smith Rowe joined Fulham in a £34m

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Joachim Andersen: Fulham sign Crystal Palace centre-back for about £30m
23 August 2024 Off

Joachim Andersen: Fulham sign Crystal Palace centre-back for about £30m

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Fulham have signed centre-back Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace for about £30m.

The Cottagers pursued the 28-year-old throughout the summer and had an initial bid rejected as Palace sought a fee closer to £40m.

The Denmark international has joined Fulham – who he played for on loan in 2020-21 – on a five-year deal, with an option to extend for a further year.

“It’s really nice to be here. Feels

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Sander Berge: Fulham sign Burnley midfielder in £25m deal
22 August 2024 Off

Sander Berge: Fulham sign Burnley midfielder in £25m deal

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Fulham have signed Burnley midfielder Sander Berge in a £25m deal.

The Norway international has penned a five-year deal at Craven Cottage and the club have the option of extending that by a further 12 months.

Fulham will pay an initial £20m for the midfielder, with a further £5m in add-ons.

Berge, 26, joined Burnley from Sheffield United in 2023 and was voted the Clarets’ player of the year as

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Sander Berge: Fulham make bid worth up to £25m for Burnley midfielder
19 August 2024 Off

Sander Berge: Fulham make bid worth up to £25m for Burnley midfielder

By Total Football News

Fulham have made a bid for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge worth £20m plus £5m in add-ons.

The Norway international would be Fulham’s fourth signing of the transfer window following the arrivals of Emile Smith Rowe, Jorge Cuenca and Ryan Sessegnon.

Fulham are looking to increase their midfield options after Joao Palhinha signed for Bayern Munich in July.

The Cottagers have also tried to bring in Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen

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Man Utd 1-0 Fulham: Zirkzee makes dream start but what next for Sancho?
17 August 2024 Off

Man Utd 1-0 Fulham: Zirkzee makes dream start but what next for Sancho?

By Total Football News

The result also allowed for a more reflective assessment from pundits who, as former United captains, seem to have spent so long being critical of their old club.

Gary Neville was delighted at the overall sense of control and impetus at the club, which comes from the presence of a new chief executive in Omar Berrada and sporting director in Dan Ashworth.

“Man Utd need to be a serious football

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Willian: Fulham winger to depart after two years
16 August 2024 Off

Willian: Fulham winger to depart after two years

By Total Football News

Willian has confirmed that he is leaving Fulham after two seasons.

The winger, 36, joined the Premier League club on a free transfer in September 2022 after leaving Brazilian side Corinthians, where he started his professional career.

Willian confirmed he has left Fulham in a lengthy statement on Instagram, having scored 10 goals in 67 appearances.

“I would like to thank Fulham for a wonderful two years,” Willian posted.

“It

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Man Utd: Erik ten Hag says team not ready for Fulham opener in Premier League
15 August 2024 Off

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag says team not ready for Fulham opener in Premier League

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Ten Hag has to solve a selection problem at left-back, with Shaw not fit because of a calf injury and Tyrell Malacia ruled out for another two months as he continues to recover from knee surgery.

Mazraoui could be one answer, while Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez filled in during last Saturday’s Community Shield.

Despite there being selection issues, Ten Hag still expects to field a strong line-up.

“It’s not

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Chelsea: Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo signs on a free transfer
7 June 2024 Off

Chelsea: Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo signs on a free transfer

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Chelsea have signed Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer with the 26-year-old joining the Blues on a four-year deal.

Adarabioyo, who will join when his contract expires at the end of the month, is understood to be making the move in order to play in Europe with Chelsea having qualified for next season’s Europa Conference League.

Former Manchester City academy centre-back Adarabioyo rejected an offer to become one

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Tosin Adarabioyo: Chelsea hold talks with Fulham defender
1 June 2024 Off

Tosin Adarabioyo: Chelsea hold talks with Fulham defender

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Chelsea have held talks with Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo this week.

The Blues join Newcastle and Manchester United in a race to sign the 26-year-old, who is available on a free transfer.

Adarabioyo is understood to be keen on a move across London to Stamford Bridge, having previously looked bound for St James’ Park.

The former Manchester City academy centre-back rejected an offer to become one of the highest paid

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Fulham 0-4 Manchester City: Josko Gvardiol scores twice to edge Blues closer to title
11 May 2024 0

Fulham 0-4 Manchester City: Josko Gvardiol scores twice to edge Blues closer to title

By Total Football News

Arsenal’s capitulation in the crucial stages of last season’s title race meant it was ultimately a pretty comfortable win for Manchester City.

But this time they have been pushed harder by Mikel Arteta’s men, and Guardiola stressed earlier this week that there could be no margin for error in their pursuit of another league trophy.

Against a Fulham side with nothing to play for, coupled with an impressive run of

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