Kevin Mbabu has passed his Fulham medical this afternoon – bringing his proposed move from Wolfsburg to Craven Cottage even closer.
The Swiss international right back travelled to Portugal to join up with the Cottagers’ first team squad after the Whites finally agreed the structure of a deal that could rise to around £6m for the 27 year-old. Mbabu, who had dropped extravagant wage demands to ensure that a return to the Premier League was possible, underwent extensive physical tests this weekend during Fulham’s pre-season tour and formalities in London on Monday are all that stand between Marco Silva and a third signing of the summer.
The former Newcastle full back made thirty appearances for Wolfsburg last term and is seen as ideal competition for the injury-prone Kenny Tete. Silva was keen to add depth at right back after last season’s loan star Neco Williams joined Nottingham Forest for £17m earlier this summer.
Not brilliant compared to Nico Williams but could prove to be a good signing. Now full steam ahead for a Central defender please
Are you serious? far better defender than Neco both ositionally and in the tackle. Neco s strength was pushing forward
He only cost a third of what Forest paid for Williams which presumably allows us to afford Diop and Leno under FFP rules.
Nick, I agree.
Leno + Diop (+ Solomon) to get a decent squad.
You can’t pay 17 for an unproved PL player just because of his “potential”. Mbabu is more experienced and less risky.
My understanding too is that better defender than NW … and really interesting point by Nick re FFP rules – if Marco can get Diop and Leno in by spending less elsewhere all very good . Seems , bit by bit Khan is getting in Marcos wishes – Quality and experience