Fulham will reportedly look to sign 24-year-old South Korean international Oh Hyeon-gyu from KRC Genk in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Oh Hyeon-gyu is the subject of interest from Fulham. The Cottagers are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the winter transfer window. So, the 24-year-old KRC Genk centre-forward has emerged as a target for the West London club. However, they are not alone in the battle for his signature, as intermediaries have offered him to Crystal Palace and Leeds United.
Who is Oh Hyeon-gyu?
Oh Hyeon-gyu has made considerable progress since joining KRC Genk from Celtic in July 2024. Born in Namyangju, the 24-year-old spent his formative years in South Korea and began his professional career in his homeland before arriving in Europe by joining Celtic in January 2023. However, his stint with the Scottish giants ended after only 18 months.
The South Korean international has enjoyed a solid 2025/26 campaign thus far, scoring ten goals and providing three assists in 30 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, Oh’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Fulham. Meanwhile, intermediaries have offered Crystal Palace and Leeds United the chance to sign him in the winter transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Fulham will dip into the market for a striker in the final days of the winter transfer window. While Raul Jimenez has produced some impressive performances, he is approaching the end of his career. Additionally, Rodrigo Muniz has spent most of the 2025/26 season in the treatment room due to a hamstring injury. Several candidates, including Ricardo Pepi, are thus on Fulham’s radar, with Oh also a viable target.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace can do with a player like Oh Hyeon-gyu. Widespread speculations have linked Jean-Philippe Mateta with a move away from the South London club, with Nottingham Forest joining the battle for his signature. So, Crystal Palace must sign a long-term replacement, with Oh being an option worth considering.
As for Leeds United, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been excellent in the 2025/26 season, the other strikers in Daniel Farke’s squad have not been consistent enough. With Farke utilising the 3-5-2 formation during Leeds United’s recent resurgent run, Oh is an option worth considering for the West Yorkshire outfit.
However, while intermediaries have offered the 24-year-old South Korean international to Crystal Palace and Leeds United, Fulham will hope to secure his services in the final week of the winter transfer window, as they are “pushing hard” to finalise a deal. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the KRC Genk striker.
