Fulham "Weighing Up" Second Bid to Sign £60,000-P/W Palhinha Replacement

Fulham's transfer window has been quiet so far, but after losing Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich, they are ready to make a move to secure a replacement.

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With less than a month until their Premier League opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Fulham has yet to make any new signings. The departure of Joao Palhinha has left a significant gap in Marco Silva's squad. However, with a reported £42 million added to their summer budget following Palhinha's exit, Fulham is now poised to invest in reinforcements.

Pursuit of Scott McTominay

Replacing the Portugal international is crucial for Fulham to avoid the relegation zone and aim for a top-half finish. The London club has set their sights on a Premier League-experienced midfielder. Despite having an initial £17 million bid rejected, Fulham is "weighing up" a second bid for Manchester United's Scott McTominay, according to Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports. McTominay, earning a reported £60,000 per week, has been a vital player for Erik ten Hag's side, contributing crucial goals. However, Manchester United's asking price remains uncertain.

McTominay as a Palhinha Replacement

While Palhinha was known for his defensive work, McTominay offers additional strengths, particularly in possession. The Scotland international has proven to be a goalscoring threat from midfield and excels as a box-to-box player. His ball-carrying ability and knack for scoring goals would be valuable additions to Fulham's midfield.

Erik ten Hag has praised McTominay's ability, stating, "Scott, he's great. He can score many goals, he's always coming in positions to score goals." Despite this, McTominay's future at Manchester United is uncertain, and Fulham hopes to secure his services as a key addition to their squad.