Fulham ‘want’ to land Leeds United and Nottingham Forest transfer target this summer

Fulham are reportedly keen on snapping up Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo this summer. The former Spain youth international is out of contract at the end of the season and is currently due to become a free agent as he is yet to put pen-to-paper on an extension.

According to a report by Sky Sports, the Cottagers ‘want’ to land him to bolster their defensive department ahead of the next campaign. However, there is expected to be competition for his signature with European giants such as Juventus, AC Milan, Villarreal and Valencia all also in the frame.

Fulham may also have to see off fellow Premier League side Leeds United to land the full-back. The Whites are currently fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table but are interested according to Italian news outlet CalcioMercato. The Athletic claim Nottingham Forest like him too.

Grimaldo, 27, would give Marco Silva another option to pick from in his position to compete with Antonee Robinson. There will also be a vacancy to fill with Layvin Kurzawa due to return to PSG when his loan deal runs outl.

He started his career as a youngster with spells at Atlético Valbonense and Valencia. Barcelona then snapped him up in 2008 and he went on to make 92 appearances for their B team but never made a senior appearance.

Instead, a move to Benfica beckoned and he has played for the Portuguese giants ever since, playing 297 games to date and chipping in with 24 goals. A switch to England could be on the horizon now and Fulham are being linked.