Fulham are looking to sign Zaidu Sanusi from FC Porto and are ready to make an offer, although the asking price for the midfielder may complicate matters.
According to Jornal de Noticias, via Sport Witness, Fulham are ready to make an offer for Zaidu Sangui as they look to sign the Nigerian international from FC Porto. However, Marco Silva’s chase of the left-back may get complicated with the release clause in the player’s contract, which could prompt Porto to command a significant fee.
Marco Silva is eyeing players to restart Fulham’s journey in the Premier League in the upcoming season. The key objective for the club would be to avoid relegation, and if they can achieve that, the manager could then look to build a squad for the next campaign. However, in the present, the London side need to have a strong window to ensure that they stand a chance of survival.
Fulham are scouring the market for several players, including several Premier League-proven stars like Arsenal’s Bernd Leno. Silva is keen on a midfielder and a choice of defenders, including a left-back. They are now linked with Porto full-back Zaidu Sanusi, whose price tag could complicate a possible deal.
Sanusi was a key player for the Porto in the 2021/22 season, making over 40 appearances and putting in an impressive shift. So naturally, there is interest from abroad, and Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on the left-back. Fulham have already made efforts to understand what the Portuguese side might want.
The report states that the Cottagers are prepared to offer €12 million for Sanusi, which Porto might reject as they will point towards Sanusi’s €50 million release clause. However, there is a chance that the Portuguese giants might agree to a lower price. But, they would still want his value paid and will not entertain the €12 million offer that Fulham are intending to make.
If Fulham’s interest is serious, they might look to submit an increased offer as they look to strengthen the roster in the left-back position. Manager Marco Silva has shown an inclination toward targeting players from the Portuguese league, with links to Al Musrati and Joao Palhinha, and Sanusi has also joined the list now.
Fulham could now negotiate to reach a middle ground with Porto for the signing of Sanusi as their planned bid of €12 million is unlikely to get them anywhere. The 24-year-old Nigerian could be a smart acquisition who would improve the Cottagers. However, how much the club might have to pay remains the question.
