Cedric Soares Arsenal transfer development as Fulham wage details explained
Arsenal transfer latest on Cedric Soares during the January window
Fulham are hopeful of completing a loan deal for Cedric Soares from Arsenal in the coming days, LondonWorld understands. The Cottagers have identified Cedric as an ideal acquisition due to his experience and versatility.
It’s understood that Fulham will cover the entirety of Cedric’s wages during his time at Craven Cottage, but the deal doesn’t include an obligation to purchase the right back. However, Fulham need to make Shane Duffy’s loan from Brighton a permanent deal before they complete the move for Cedric as their second loan.
Marco Silva confirmed on Friday that he is still hoping to sign two players before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
“(I am hoping we will sign) two players, probably two players,” Silva said. “If you ask me if I’m thinking we are close to finishing something, we should be because a few more days and the market is going to close.
“We should be closer, and we hope that we can do something before the end of the market. Probably some players they can go and probably two players they should come and they should sign deals before the end of the market, but we will see and we can hope.”