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Fulham have the chance to bring in some new faces before the end of the January transfer window
Fulham have the opportunity to bring in new signings before the deadline on Monday at 7pm. They also have the chance to let some players head out the exit door as well if needed. That would help free up space and funds in their squad to pave the way for potential new arrivals.
Marco Silva’s side are back in action on Sunday afternoon. They face an away trip to Old Trafford to play Manchester United. The Whites won 2-1 at home against Brighton and Hove Albion last time out.
Fulham keen on Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock
Fulham target Joe Willock is ‘keen’ on a move to Craven Cottage, according to talkSPORT. They have seen an offer of £20million rejected by Newcastle United for his signature. The Toon Army are reluctant to let him head out the exit door at this stage.
Willock, 26, is out of contract in the North East in June 2027. Therefore, he is due to become a free agent next year. His current club risk losing him for nothing if they don’t cash in on him now or at the end of this season.
The ex-England youth international has been with Newcastle since joining them back in 2021. He linked up with them on an initial loan deal that was later made permanent. The London-born man has made 141 appearances for the Magpies in all competitions to date, 20 of which have come in this campaign, and he has scored 11 goals.
Willock has seen his game time under Eddie Howe dry up over recent times. He rose up through the academy at Arsenal and was a regular for them at various different youth levels before going on to play 78 times for their first-team as a youngster, finding the net on 11 occasions. The Gunners then gave him the green light to depart for a new challenge up north.
What now for Fulham target Joe Willock at Newcastle United?
Fulham have seen their first bid rebuffed by Newcastle. Time will tell whether they lodge an improved proposal. He will be seen by Silva as someone to boost his midfield department. If he joined, he would give them more competition and depth in the middle of the park.
After signing for the Toon Army over five years ago, their ex-boss Steve Bruce said, as per BBC Sport: "I'm absolutely delighted to secure our number one target. We have had to be patient and persistent, but it has been worth the wait to bring Joe back. Where else can you find a 21-year-old who scored seven on the trot [on loan last season] and plays like him? Fair play to everyone to get it done.
"The big thing for us is to try and improve on last year. We had a good start and a good finish, but an awful winter time. We need to be lucky with injuries and certainly with Joe in team we looked a threat - and to score those goals he gave us something different and he improves us. Little by little we try to improve."
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