Fulham are still chasing Leicester City full back Timothy Castagne – but the Belgian’s preferred destination is Juventus, according to reports from Italy.
The Foxes want nearly £13m for their versatile full back, who featured in the final game of City’s pre-season tour of Asia – a 4-0 hammering by Liverpool yesterday, but the fee is a problem for Juventus, who will need to trim their bloated squad to raise the funds. Castagne has indicated a preference to move to La Vecchia Signora, with his representatives even telling the Turin giants that a lack of European football is no barrier to the transfer, but the uncertainty over when and whether Juve will stump up the cash creates an opportunity for Fulham.
Leicester are planning for the departure of one of their remaining international stars and the 27 year-old is believed to be high on Marco Silva’s list of potential right backs to challenge Kenny Tete after the Dutch international’s stellar season last year. The Whites are hoping that a combination of Premier League football, their London location and a salary offer that Juventus will be unable to match could still see Castagne lining up at Craven Cottage later this month.
The way things are going so far in this transfer window I think we are going to be in another relegation fight and that is once again down to Tony Khan and his leaving everything to the last minute and hoping to bring in someone on the cheap he is clueless and it’s going to cost us.
£13m is a reasonable price for him, I think. Pay it while Juve are busy trying to balance their books.
Tony Khan penny pinching policy will get Fulham relegated !! Mark my word !!
Castagne is quality, would be a fantastic addition