2024 Summer Transfer Window

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Here's a quick rundown of where players currently stand with their contracts:

Players with Contracts Expiring in June:
Bobby De Cordova-Reid
Kevin Mbabu
Marek Rodak
Tosin Adarabioyo
Tyrese Francois
Willian

Players with Expiring Loans:
Armando Broja
Fode Ballo-Toure

Players Still Under Contract:
Adama Traoré - 2025
Carlos Vinícius - 2025
Kenny Tete - 2025
Kevin Mbabu - 2025
Raúl Jiménez - 2025
Tim Ream - 2025
Tom Cairney - 2025
Andreas Pereira - 2026
Harry Wilson - 2026
Luke Harris - 2026
Rodrigo Muniz - 2026
Steven Benda - 2026
Bernd Leno - 2027
Calvin Bassey - 2027
Harrison Reed - 2027
Issa Diop - 2027
Jay Stansfield - 2027
Sasa Lukic - 2027
Timothy Castagne - 2027
Alex Iwobi - 2028
João Palhinha - 2028
Antonee Robinson - 2028

One thing that stood out to me looking at that list was how little impact loan players had this season. It always seemed like Fulham had at least one impact player on loan, but this season they were irrelevant.

For the players with expiring contracts, I think it would be good to keep both Willian and De Cordova-Reid, but only at the right price. I think the team can get by next season without either of them if a reasonable deal can't be made. I wish Tosin would stay, but that is clearly not happening.

I'd say that last summer's signings generally paid off with Bassey, Iwobi, and Castagne. Raul and Traore were hampered by injuries but both had moments that provided some encouragement. With all of that, Fulham feels in pretty good shape already to at least keep a lower mid-table position - IF they can keep the guys under contract. Losing Palhinha or Robinson would make things a lot harder.

If Fulham want to get better, I think the top priority is a right CB to pair with Bassey. Diop can be a sub, but I just don't trust him as a starter. Robinson showed incredible durability and endurance this season, but I'd feel better if there was a backup option at LB.

Who should stay? Who should go? What are the choices Fulham needs to make to progress in the Premier League?

 

Pretty much agree with everything. I'd keep rodak as well as a backup if he's interested. Top priority is definitely a CB.

 

No real surprises in the announced departures. Tosin and Rodak move on while efforts are being made to keep Willian and DeCordova-Reid.

https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2024/june/05/player-departures/

 

Anybody up for an encore from Ryan Sessegnon?

https://x.com/skysportsnews/status/1798266693958979674?s=46

 

Glad they reminded us that Kongolo made four appearances. I would have guessed only two.

 

I'd be happy to bring him back but I can't see him being anymore then depth with our current squad.

 

I say bring Sess back! And then have him understudy Willian.

In other news, Tosin goes to Chelsea. Benedict Arnold!! If I was there at a West London derby I'd be in the camp offering full-throated booing.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cw001w082x8o