The feelgood factor is definitely flowing around Fulham at the moment. Marco Silva’s side are enjoying a magnificent season atop the Championship and the scenes that greeted confirmation of their promotion to the Premier League following Tuesday’s win over Preston North End will stay with everyone fortunate enough to be there. Seeing the fans celebrating with their heroes on the Craven Cottage turf is on a par with the ‘White Wall’ at Wembley for me and there was just something about sharing that magical moment with everyone under the lights.

The narrative has already been rammed home that Fulham will follow this serene glide to the top tier by sliding straight back out of it. There’s no doubt surviving in the Premier League is tougher than it used to be, but Silva and the club’s recruitment team do at least have longer to build a top flight team than in either of the two promotions under the Khans. If you believe the widespread reports one arrival has already been secured, the Israeli winger Manor Solomon, who is set to sign from Shakhtar Donetsk, having been evacuated to Poland as soon as Russia invaded Ukraine.

Solomon, for years considered a wonderkid because of his spellbinding showings in youth football, can also operate in the number ten role – and perhaps this is why he has been referenced as a potential replacement for Fabio Carvalho. He has been a mainstay in the Shakhtar side for the past few seasons, with his ability to beat players prompting comparisons with Eden Hazard from some quarters. Standing at just 5ft 6in, Solomon’s low centre of gravity makes him a diminutive figure but his penchant for taking the ball past opponents will definitely get fans out of their seats. He has certainly been linked with a big money move since starring for Shakhtar, with the likes of Napoli, Arsenal and AS Roma interested, so for Fulham to snap him up for around £7m seems a serious coup.

I spoke with Israeli sports journalist Dani Porath, from television channel Sport5, who gave us the lowdown on Solomon ahead of his potential move to SW6.

“Manor is very skilful with the ball. One of the best dribblers in eastern Europe. He likes to make runs from the left and cut inside. He will want to improve his statistics in order to play in the Premier League but I don’t think he will be a direct replacement for a number ten like Carvalho, as he prefers to play on the left flank. I think Solomon’s style will suit Fulham and he can be a key player for Fulham in the Premier League if people are patient with him.”

Despite being just 22, Solomon already has a European pedigree. He has won the Ukrainian title twice as well as lifting the Ukrainian Cup and Super Cup at Shakhtar. He has scored several goals in the Champions League, most memorably finding the net home and way against Real Madrid in 2020, and the Europa League and is the Israeli national side’s star player. Getting a player of such potential through the door quickly makes a refreshing change to Fulham’s transfer business and it will certainly be fun watching the winger try to establish himself in English football.