Fulham are planning a renewed attempt to sign Scott McTominay from Manchester United after securing a deal for Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports.
Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham
- Transfer Fee: Fulham is set to pay up to £35 million for Smith Rowe, including add-ons.
- Significance: Smith Rowe will be Fulham’s second signing of the summer, following Ryan Sessegnon’s return from Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer.
- Funding: Fulham has the budget for this move after selling Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich for an initial £42.3 million.
Scott McTominay Interest
- Renewed Interest: Fulham is targeting Scott McTominay as their third summer signing.
- Previous Attempts: Fulham had previously failed to secure McTominay but are now preparing a fresh bid.
- United’s Position: Manchester United might be open to selling McTominay to make room for new midfield signings.
Manchester United’s Midfield Plans
- Potential Incomings: United are in talks with PSG over Manuel Ugarte and have Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana on their shortlist.
- Sofyan Amrabat: United is considering whether to bring back Amrabat after his loan spell from Fiorentina last season.
Arsenal’s Midfield Moves
- Replacement Plans: Arsenal is looking to sign a new midfielder following Smith Rowe’s departure.
- Target: Arsenal is ramping up interest in Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino.
- First Signing: Arsenal has already signed Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori as their first summer addition.
Summary
Fulham is set to bolster their squad with the addition of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal and are preparing to pursue Scott McTominay from Manchester United. United may sell McTominay to facilitate their own midfield reinforcements, while Arsenal seeks a replacement for Smith Rowe with an interest in Mikel Merino.
