{"id":565106,"date":"2020-09-08T06:19:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T10:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=565106"},"modified":"2020-09-08T06:19:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T10:19:58","slug":"fulham-hold-talks-with-alphonse-areola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/09\/08\/fulham-hold-talks-with-alphonse-areola\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Fulham in Talks With Paris Saint-Germain Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upon their return to the premier league, Fulham<\/a> are looking to sign PSG<\/a> goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on a season-long loan<\/a>, according to Sky Sports.<\/p>\n

The newly-promoted side are hopeful that they can finalise a deal with the French international this week, so that he will be ready for Fulham\u2019s opener with Arsenal<\/a> on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Fulham Hopeful of Signing PSG Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola<\/h2>\n

Alphonse Areola Spent Last Year Winning La Liga<\/h3>\n

Areola spent last season with Spanish giants Real Madrid<\/a>, where they secured their 34th<\/sup> La Liga title<\/a>. Areola made nine appearances for the club and commonly found himself as a unused substitute. Los Blancos opted to use former Chelsea<\/a> man Thibaut Courtois<\/a> in goal and Areola\u2019s game-time predominantly came through cup competitions, as opposed to the league.<\/p>\n

Despite his limited his limited playing time, Madrid were very complimentary of the Frenchman.<\/p>\n

A statement on Real Madrid\u2019s website<\/a> last month said: \u201cReal Madrid thanks PSG for the chance to have had Alphonse Davies Areola as part of our squad.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe club would like to thank Areola for his dedication, professionalism and exemplary conduct this season. Everyone at the club wishes him the best of luck in this new chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fulham Aim to Bring in Fifth Signing<\/h3>\n

The signing of Areola will be the West London club\u2019s fifth signing this window. Both Harrison Reed<\/a> and Anthony Knockaert<\/a> saw their respective loan deals turn permanent this summer. Elsewhere, Fulham signed left-back Antonee Robinson<\/a> from Wigan Athletic last month<\/a>. The fee of just \u00a32 million demonstrated the financial struggles the Latics are currently facing.<\/p>\n

The Whites have also signed Southampton\u2019s<\/a> Mario Lemina<\/a> on a season-long loan. Fulham will have the opportunity to make lemina\u2019s deal permanent is he impresses during his loan spell.<\/p>\n

A Move That Frees Up Marcus Bettinelli<\/a><\/h3>\n

The signing of Areola would put Marcus Bettinelli down the pecking order at Fulham. Championship outfit Middlesbrough are thought to be close to completing a deal<\/a> for the Englishman. Neil Warnock is looking to add the shot-stopper on a season-long loan as he prepares his side for the season ahead.<\/p>\n

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