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Fulham In Transfer Tussle To Sign Raoul Bellanova

Marco Alexandre Saraiva da Silva is a Portuguese football manager and former player who played as a right-back. He is the head coach of Premier League club Fulham.

Marco Silva’s Fulham are ready to battle multiple top clubs for the signature of Atalanta midfield mainstay Raoul Bellanova.

According to a report from TuttoMercatoWeb, Fulham are plotting a raid on Atalanta for the signature of Raoul Bellanova. The Cottagers are looking to bolster their squad further this summer and Marco Silva is keen on having the Italian international in his squad.

Bellanova joined Atalanta last summer from Torino. He cemented himself as a key figure in the team in no time. The 25-year-old ended up featuring in a total of 44 matches and he even contributed towards 11 goals. His impressive performances have put him on the radar of quite a few top clubs.

Fulham are interested in Bellanova’s signature
While the majority of his appearances at Atalanta have come as a right midfielder, he can feature in an advanced role as well as a full-back when needed. The 25-year-old Italian international has built quite a reputation for himself and Fulham are one of the clubs that are willing to battle for his signature.

The Cottagers have been quite consistent under Marco Silva. They have secured a mid-table finish in each of their last three seasons and are now looking at ways to take the next step and push for a European spot.

The London club seeks more quality and Bellanova is one of the players they are keen on signing. Fulham believes the Italian wide player can significantly bolster their right flank. Marco Silva is pushing for his signature but convincing him won’t be easy.

Fulham will struggle to sign Bellanova
With Atalanta, he is almost certain to feature in the Champions League every season, whereas Fulham are a mid-table club that won’t be involved in any European competition next season. As a result, luring Bellanova won’t be easy.

Apart from convincing him, the Cottagers could even face competition from Napoli. The Naples-based club have kept a close eye on him. They are looking to undergo a major rebuild and he is one of their top targets.

Meanwhile, Atalanta have no intentions of selling the 25-year-old as new manager Ivan Juric considers him a key part of his plans. With his contract running until 2029, they are certainly in complete control of his future.

Thehardtackle.com

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Galatasaray, Napoli Agree Osimhen Transfer

Italian Serie A side Napoli have reached an agreement with Galatasaray for the transfer of Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen for a fee in the region of €75m, according to OwnGoalNigeria.com.

Both clubs have been locked in negotiations for the past two days after the Nigerian picked the team as his preferred destination ahead of Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. The talks went on yesterday without a resolution.

Napoli insisted on getting a bank guarantee for the payment of the transfer fee after agreeing for it to be paid in installments. The Turkish side will pay €40m in cash with the balance of €35m to be paid in installments for the next three years.

Galatasaray agreed to provide Napoli with a bank guarantee letter and if it sits well with the Italian side after a review, Osimhen will be allowed to travel to Istanbul for his medical and subsequent unveiling on a permanent deal.

After a successful time on loan last season, he will be expected to help the club retain the league and cup they won last season, and also do well in Europe after the disappointment in the Europa League last season.

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Transfer: Theo Hernandez Joins Al-Hilal From AC Milan

Deal worth some 25 million euros

France left-back Theo Hernandez has moved to former Lazio and Inter coach Simone Inzaghi’s Saudi club Al-Hilal from AC Milan, where the 27-year-old spent six mostly successful years.

Theo, as he is known, was a runner-up to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup.

He made no secret of the fact that he had fallen out with AC’s new management set-up.
The deal is worth around 25 million euros.

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WSL: Chelsea Forward Fishel Signs For Seattle Reign

Seattle Reign have signed Chelsea and United States forward Mia Fishel on a contract until 2029.

An undisclosed transfer fee will be paid to the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions who Fishel, 24, appeared for 21 times.

After signing from Mexican club Tigres for the start of the 2023-24 season, Fishel scored the winning goal against Tottenham on her WSL debut before an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury cut her campaign short.

The two-time WSL winner returned in March to make three appearances.

“I’m incredibly excited to sign a long-term contract in the NWSL and take this next step in my career with Seattle Reign FC,” said Fishel.

“This league is one of the best in the world, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to the team’s success.”

America’s National Women’s Soccer League is currently on a midseason break but Seattle Reign return to action against Angel City on 1 August.

Bbc.com

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