Fulham are trying to sign Southampton misfit Michael Obafemi as the forward has entered the final year of his contract, according to Football League World.
The exclusive report claims: “Fulham are interested in signing Southampton forward Michael Obafemi and have made enquiries regarding his situation at St. Mary’s, sources have exclusively told Football League World.
“Sources have exclusively told Football League World that Fulham are now showing an interest in Obafemi, having made enquiries about the 21-year-old.
Obafemi is out of contract at Southampton at the end of the season, having penned a new three-and-a-half year deal with the Saints in February 2019.”
Will Michael Obafemi join Fulham?
Obafemi was supposed to join Blackburn in a cash-plus-player deal for Adam Armstrong but the 21-year-old rejected a move since he was being linked with Bournemouth.
But to date, the Bournemouth deal has not progressed too much so this might be the perfect opportunity for Fulham to get their hands on him.
The manager has recently cast doubt over his future saying, as quoted: “The latest with Obafemi is that he is our player and he is a young player with potential.
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“So far, he has had a few good games in the Premier League but has never has a really consistent season. We have a lot of alternatives in his position and this does not make it any easier for him to play.
“We want him to be in and around the group but if we see that he is not in the race for starting then we will have to discuss what is the best thing for him.”
It’s pretty clear that Southampton are more than willing to let Michael Obafemi move out so it’s up to Fulham now to move quickly and agree on a deal.
The centre-forward is currently valued at only £2.7 million and since he has only one more year left on his current deal, the 21-year-old will be available for dirt cheap.
Now, the only obstacle for Fulham will be to fend off Bournemouth as the Cherries continue to be linked with the Saints misfit.
