Fulham set sights on Ligue 1 man as latest transfer update emerges
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The Cottagers are said to be keen on luring the once-capped Spain international back to England in this window.
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Rico, 28, has been on the books at PSG since 2020 and has mainly been used as a back-up option with the Ligue 1 side.
He has made just 14 appearances in all competitions for the French giants and was shipped out on loan to Real Mallorca last term.
The ‘keeper still has a couple of years left on his contract at the Parc des Princes but his future is up in the air right now amid reported interest from his former club.
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Hide AdRico spent the 2018/19 campaign on loan at Fulham from Sevilla and made 32 appearances, 29 of which came in the Premier League.
The London club are in the hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer to compete with Marek Rodak and Paulo Gazzaniga and he could fit the bill.
As per The Athletic, Fulham are close to making right-back Kevin Mbabu their latest signing from Wolfsburg.
He has played in the top flight before for Newcastle United.
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