Willian is poised to extend his stay at Craven Cottage after Fulham’s second contract offer met with a favourable response, according to a report from the Athletic this evening.
The Brazilian winger, who sparkled after cancelling his Corinthians contract to return to London last September, made his displeasure known with the terms he was offered ahead of his short-term deal with the Whites ending at the end of the end of June. The 34 year-old, who scored five goals and contributed six assists in thirty appearances last year as Fulham finished tenth in the top flight last season, had been offered a salary close to £100,000-per-week after head coach Marco Silva made it clear that he wanted the veteran to be among his squad for next season.
It is as yet unknown whether Fulham have granted Willian’s request for a straightforward two-year deal rather than the one-year contract, with a mutual option for an extra twelve months. Fulham’s need to tie down Willian is apparent after significant interest in the former Chelsea and Arsenal winger emerged from other Premier League clubs, who his advisers had began talking to after the player turned down Fulham’s first offer.
The Whites are eager to retain the experienced wide men after Manor Solomon moved closer to a switch to Tottenham Hotspur and Dan James returned to Leeds United at the end of his loan spell.
Great news if true. Especially if Robinson is staying too.
When Willian signs I will be a Happy Bunny but nothing is certain until he puts pen to paper. The same goes for Robinson. Both far more important than Solomon.
I expect Toshin will leave but lets stick out for a decent fee of around 20 million. Then concentrate on signing some defensive reinforcements.
Great news Willian has proven his worth and deserves a 2 year contract he is still a very good player.
It sounds promising but nothing signed yet so I will not get excited. These rumours rumours have a habit of shooting yourself in the foot
I don’t think an option can be mutual. At least it wouldn’t make any sense to arrange this.
Does anyone know what happened/is happening about Neeskens Kebano? Thought he’d been offered a new contract.
Really good news if Willian stays.
We should have offered 2 years in the first place.
Good news on Willian (If it’s True) good about Palinha to I think Marco might have given the board an ultimatum if top players go then I go,can’t think why we would sell Palinha or other key players to rival prem clubs and make them stronger Any news about Kebano or TC nothings coming out of the club
If true, great news
now for ward Prowse and a goal scoring foward
It’s this just hearsay. I have read nothing else about Wiliiam agreeing to sign a new contract. Possibly considering it but nothing more. Some many rumours doing the rounds difficult to know what to believe. Until Wilian confirms he is going to sign I am extremely dubious about the authenticity.
This is better than signing Ward-Prowse for an inflated fee. For what? Two goals a season from free kicks? Pointless.
Yep!!! This would be perfect