August 21st 2024.
The transfer of Joachim Andersen to Fulham seems to be on the horizon. According to reports, the Cottagers are looking to finalize the deal within the next 48 hours. This comes after they have successfully negotiated a £30 million fee with Crystal Palace for the talented defender.
Initially, Marco Silva's side had faced setbacks in their pursuit of the Denmark international. Despite making two bids, they were unsuccessful in securing his signature and had even contemplated giving up on their pursuit. However, things took a positive turn when Fulham and Palace reached an agreement late on Tuesday night, finally settling on a £30 million fee.
Andersen, who had joined Palace from Lyon in 2021, had previously spent a season on loan at Craven Cottage in the 2020/21 season. Unfortunately, that was the same season when Silva's side faced relegation to the Championship. With the departure of key defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Tim Ream, Silva has been eager to bolster his squad with a solid defender.
Last season, Andersen was an integral part of Palace's campaign, starting in all 38 matches and helping the team achieve their joint-highest Premier League finish under the management of Oliver Glasner. In contrast, Fulham's start to the season has been a bit rocky, with a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United. Similarly, Palace also faced defeat in their opening match, losing 2-1 to Brentford.
With the hope of strengthening their squad, Fulham is looking forward to having both Andersen and Burnley's Sander Berge available for their next match against Leicester on Saturday. It will be interesting to see how the addition of Andersen impacts the team's performance and if they can bounce back from their previous defeat.
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