2016 Summer Transfer Window

Tomas Kalas has joined Fulham on a season long loan from Chelsea

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/july/13/tomas-kalas-joins-on-loan

 

Big Dan in action today against ManUre.

 

Looks like we are about to get Brentford goalkeeper David Button.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/spor...rentford-goalkeeper-david-button-set-11627360

And I like his career history when looking at wikipedia. He went out on a few loans while with Tottenham......

 

Jazz Richards has been sent to Cardiff in a swap for left-back Scott Malone. This is not a loan, Malone is here on a 2 year deal.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/july/19/scott-malone-swap-deal-confirmed

I liked Jazz Richards, but I much preferred Ryan Fredericks as the right back. I know nothing about Malone, but we didn't have anyone who thrived in that position last year so I'm eager to see how he does.

 

Have to admit that I don't know a ton about Malone, but the fact that he made so many appearances for a Cardiff side that were much better than us last season is encouraging. As for Jazz, I'm not too upset to see him go. Watching him play for us, I was never quite sure what he offered. He wasn't a threat going forward and was just an OK defender. At least with Fredericks the opposition have to be aware of him going forward.

My only concern with this is depth at RB. Maybe this signals that Slavisa is a fan of Jack Grimmer? It appears that Odoi is a right footer who can play on either side, but has played mostly LB in his career. Perhaps Kalas plays some RB as well? Regardless, it seems like the RB spot is up for grabs.

 

Scott Malone highlight reel:

 

Goal keeper David Button has joined Fulham from Brentford on a three year deal.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/july/19/david-button-arrives

A highlight reel from someone who thinks David Button is the best goalie from England (do yourself a favor and listen to this with the sound off!)

 

Joka must not be sold on Betts as the first choice keeper. That's the only logical reason that I can fathom for getting Button.

 

We're heavily linked with a loan move for James Wilson from Man Utd.

 

Kevin McDonald in:
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/july/22/kevin-mcdonald-makes-fulham-move

Love Bite out:
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/july/22/amorebieta-departs

 

Like the McDonald signing, but wouldn't mind getting another strong two-way CM in. I'm not a huge fan of relying heavily on Tunnicliffe, LVC, Parker or Cairney in that role. To update things, here's my prediction for out starting XI against Newcastle. (Note that I'm assuming McCormack is gone).

 

Perhaps the most telling clue yet that McCormack is gone...not a single mention in this article about him keeping the 44 shirt.

Squad Numbers
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/august/02/squad-numbers

 

Tomas Kalas took Grimmer's 26 so I'm guessing that Grimmer will be loaned again. I can't find anything online though and the player list page hasn't been updated.

 

I predict Aston Villa will finish below Fulham. They have been a mess and I think they'll need a few season to turn things around.

 

It is official now - McCormack to Aston Villa: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/august/03/mccormack-bid-accepted

 

We're rumored to be signing a guy named Jozabed Sanchez from Rayo Vallecano.

 

If nothing else, his name is brilliant. Sounds like a villain from a Tarantino film.

 

Took a while, but finally...
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/august/08/sakari-mattila-departs

 

25 year old Spanish midfielder Jozabed has joined Fulham from Rayo Vallencano on a 3 year deal: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/august/12/jozabed-signs

Rayo Vallencano was in La Liga last year but was relegated.

Some highlights for Jozabed