Fulham have submitted a second bid for Crystal Palace centre back Joachim Andersen, according to the Athletic’s David Ornstein.
The Whites saw their initial £20m offer for their former defender rejected over the weekend, with the Eagles reportedly valuing the 28 year-old at around £40m. Fulham’s improved offer is now said to stand at around £25m up front with another £5m in add-ons. It remains to be seen if Palace would sanction a deal to sell Andersen in this window, with some reports on Sunday suggesting that they could offer the Dane a new deal to ward off Fulham’s interest.
Andersen, who has two years to run on his current Selhurst Park contract, has made 112 appearances in three years with the Eagles, scoring three goals. The defender made a real impact on loan at Fulham in 2020/2021, shoring up Scott Parker’s leaky defence, but was unable to prevent Fulham’s relegation from the Premier League at the end of that season.
Marco Silva is said to have made the recruitment of at least one more centre back a priority having signed Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal after the Whites lost Tosin Adarabioyo and Tim Ream on free transfers this summer. Fulham have also had an offer for Diego Carlos rejected by Aston Villa – but discussions between the clubs continue over a possible deal.
I will be pleasantly surprised if fulham sign Anderson
Do Palace actually want to let him go I am a bit confused why would they sell him does the player want to go?I read they offered him a new deal if We get him I will be very surprised
25 million plus add on and that’s it !! No more !! Making a move for Trevor Cheloboh is very sensible as he can play centre back and defensive mid for same money !!
I think Chalobah is the better alternative as he know he has to leave Chelsea in this transfer window. Andersen seems quite happy at Palace and is older
At 28 years old its money we will never get back. Get someone younger and quickly as we can’t afford to have Diop starting at CB.
Andersen is a top quality modern defender, has good tackling and a very good long pass. He excels in the opposition box in set pieces, i would be very happy if we get him back.
What Simon Said
again what Simon says
I agree that he would be a great addition to our back four. But he’s a first team regular at Palace – I don’t see why he would want to come to us rather than a team playing in the Champions League. Baljit’s suggestion of Trevor Chalobah makes more sense – younger, wants 1st team football (hopefully not as dosey as his brother!) COYW!!!
Chalabar wants European football and supposedly doesn’t want to cometo us. Calos is error prone and Anderson would be great but unlikely to move…..some time ago we were looking at some younger players from abroad what happened to that track. While some of our youngsters it is to early for some should get the chance to play
If you are referring to Andre, i strongly believe he will be in our shirt at the very end of this transfer window. The chairman of his Brazilian club srems to like the limelight and is always speaking to the media about how much his players are valuable, we do not have any other option but to remain patient and call his bluff. That is what i think, the player has already agreed terms according to many reports