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Fulham 'making progress' in Kevin pursuit as midfielder nears exit

Fulham have reportedly advanced their pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Kevin ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.

The Cottagers have experienced an underwhelming window up until this point, having made Benjamin Lecomte their only new arrival of the summer market.

As a result, Fulham manager Marco Silva has issued a plea for new additions before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.

Fulham have been working on a deal to sign Shakhtar's Kevin over the past few weeks, although they have found it difficult to reach an agreement with the Ukrainian club.

Shakhtar Donetsk's Kevin celebrates on July 10, 2025

Fulham progressing in Kevin pursuit

However, according to journalist Lyall Thomas, Fulham are now making progress in their quest to prise the winger away from Shakhtar.

The update claims that Fulham are 'pushing hard' in transfer negotiations to sign a player who is under contract with Shakhtar until 2028.

The Cottagers are also considering other attacking targets, as they look to recruit two new wingers in the final week of the summer transfer window.

They are believed to be looking at AC Milan's Samuel Chukwueze, Chelsea's Raheem Sterling and a return for Arsenal's Reiss Nelson, who spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage.

Fulham's Andreas Pereira in action on January 14, 2025

Pereira closing in on Fulham exit

While Fulham are keen to make new additions, a current member of Silva's squad looks set to leave the club in the coming days.

As per Sky Sports News, Palmeiras are close to agreeing a transfer with Fulham over the signing of Andreas Pereira.

Pereira has entered the final 12 months of his contract, although Fulham did have the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months.

The Cottagers are prepared to sell the midfielder to the Brazilian club in a deal worth around €10m (£8.6m).

With Pereira on the verge of a departure, Fulham will make an effort to bolster Silva's midfield options before the transfer market closes for business.

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