Fulham have now made an offer to sign one Newcastle star who's also keen to join them, with Marco Silva's side getting a reply to the bid.
The Whites have uncharacteristically experienced one of the Premier League's most active January windows, completing the £27 million signing of Oscar Bobb from Manchester City whilst offloading Adama Traoré to West Ham, as Silva reshapes his squad for a European push.
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The Cottagers confirmed on Friday they secured Bobb on a five-and-a-half-year contract, with the 22-year-old becoming their marquee January acquisition.
The deal includes a 20 per cent sell-on clause favouring Man City alongside matching rights should Fulham receive future offers for the winger.
Bobb apparently spoke to compatriot and Fulham midfielder Sander Berge before finalising the transfer, stating the decision was "easy basically" after discussions with Silva regarding the club's system and culture.
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The Cottagers are determined to get a deal done.
The Norwegian made 47 appearances for City's senior side across all competitions, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists, though he slipped further down the pecking order following Antoine Semenyo's £64 million arrival at the Etihad Stadium.
Silva addressed Bobb's signing during his pre-match press conference Friday, calling it a 'very, very good' move by the club.
Fulham's manager emphasised the club's focus on developing the young winger physically whilst acknowledging his importance for both immediate needs and long-term planning.
Bobb's arrival addresses Traore's departure to West Ham, where the Spanish winger reunites with former Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
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Traore managed just one Premier League start this season under Silva, making the low-cost sale mutually beneficial.
However, Fulham haven't stopped at Bobb in pursuit of fresh options.
Fulham make bid for Newcastle star Joe Willock
According to talkSPORT transfer journalist Ben Jacobs today, Newcastle have rejected a £20 million proposal from the Whites for midfielder Joe Willock, despite the player being keen on a potential switch.
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Jacobs revealed Newcastle will only sanction Willock's departure if they successfully identify and secure a suitable replacement before Monday's deadline.
Willock represents an intriguing target for Silva, offering Premier League-proven quality and versatility in midfield areas.
The 25-year-old has struggled for consistent opportunities at St James' Park this season, making a move to Craven Cottage potentially appealing for regular football ahead of the World Cup.
Fulham's other deadline day priorities reportedly include pursuing PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, with Sky Sports reporting a £28 million bid submitted, alongside continued negotiations for Udinese midfielder Arthur Attra.
The club also faces uncertainty regarding Harry Wilson's future, with the Welsh winger leading Fulham in both goals and assists yet increasingly likely to depart on a free transfer this summer.
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The Cottagers have set their sights on a new forward.