Fulham are willing to consider loan offers for Kevin McDonald and Stefan Johansen after completing the signings of Mario Lemina and Harrison Reed from Southampton, according to Sky Sports.
The Premier League newcomers announced the arrival of Gabon international Lemina, who joined on a season-long loan, and Reed, who has moved from St. Mary’s permanently after a successful loan spell at Craven Cottage last term, earlier this evening. That double deal, paired with the potential addition of Florentino Luis from Benfica on loan, means that Scott Parker has a host of midfield options at his disposal ahead of the new campaign.
The Whites are now likely to see whether experienced campaigners Johansen and McDonald could find some first-team football elsewhere. Johansen has been linked with a possible move to Galatasaray, who have seen their attempts to sign Jean Michael Seri rebuffed so far, and will be keen to play more regularly in order to retain his place in the Norway midfield. The 29 year-old has made 134 appearances for Fulham since signing from Celtic four years ago, but mainly featured as a substitute after the Championship’s resumption following the coronavirus pandemic.
McDonald, a popular member of the playing staff who is currently taking his coaching badges, made just eighteen appearances for Fulham this year and may face another season on the sidelines at Craven Cottage, having featured just sixteen times the last time the Whites were in the Premier League. The 31 year-old, who has won promotion from the Championship three times, would likely attract a number of offers from the second tier.
Letting joehanssonn go would be mistake he is a must for the coming season
Love these two, good players both of them would be a shame if they both left especially the big man,Big Mac might not be as quick as he was fantastic professional to have around the club and StefJo as well maybe both go on loan but come back if sorely needed but can see why they need loan moves
Would be sad to see both leave the club. We will need squad depth if we are to survive in the Prem & we need to keep players like Johansen & McDonald so that the second tier behind the true starters isn’t just academy lads.
I agree loan deals to Championship clubs with recall clauses would be a smart option for either of them.
Both are longstanding servants for our Club. Both brought culture and at times sublime passes and special goals. Supporters favourites who now need another challenge and goal to their CVs. The Top class pair will be missed as part of our family squad, dare I say two Vikings one part Celt, who rowed, their boats down the Thames to beach them at The Cottage. LONDON CALLING now in their blood.