Fulham ‘considering signing Bertrand Traore as Lyon look to sell former Chelsea winger who has two years left on his contract’
- Fulham are considering signing Lyon winger Bertrand Traore in this window
- Lyon are prepared to sell the former Chelsea player, whose deal runs until 2022
- Fulham manager Scott Parker is busy strengthening his squad after promotion
Fulham are considering signing Lyon winger Bertrand Traore in this transfer window.
Traore has just under two years remaining on his contract at Lyon and the French club are prepared to sell him, as reported by Sky Sports.
If Fulham do pursue a move for the 24-year-old they are likely to face a considerable amount of competition, with Leicester, Everton, Newcastle and Crystal Palace also interested in signing him.
Fulham are considering signing Bertrand Traore in this window, with Lyon looking to sell him
Since joining Lyon three years ago, Traore has made 126 appearances, during which he has scored 33 goals and provided 17 assists.
Traore was previously at Chelsea and played 16 times for the Blues, while he also took in loan spells at Vitesse and Ajax.
Fulham manager Scott Parker has been busy as he looks to improve his squad following the club’s promotion to the Premier League.
Fulham manager Scott Parker is busy strengthening his squad ahead of the new campaign
Anthony Knockaert and Harrison Reed have had signed permanently after loan spells, while Antonee Robinson has also joined and Mario Lemina has signed on loan from Southampton.
Fulham get their Premier League campaign underway on September 12 when they host Arsenal.