Fulham linked with new name as Marco Silva eyes new additions
The latest Fulham news on Friday.
Fulham are said to be interested in Genk defender Jhon Lucumi.
The Cottagers are in the hunt for more signings following their promotion from the Championship.
Lucumi, 24, has been a standout player in the Belgian top flight over the past few years.
According to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra, Marco Silva’s side are keen on him along with fellow Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.
Who is Lucumi?
Lucimi is a Colombia international with four caps to his name.
He started his career in his native country with Deportivo Cali before making the move over to Europe in 2018 as a youngster to join Genk.
The centre-back has since been a key player for the Belgian giants and has made 134 appearances in all competitions, with his most notable achievement for them to date being the league title in 2019.
His contract expires next summer meaning his side risk losing him for free in June 2023 unless they cash in on him now or in January.
Fulham could see him as someone to add more competition and depth to their defensive ranks as they gear up for a tough campaign ahead.
Other Fulham news
Full-back Cyrus Christie, who was released by the Cottagers in late June, is in talks over a move to Watford according to The Athletic.
He spent last term on loan at Swansea City.