Fulham will reportedly look to complete a loan move to sign Silas Katompa Mvumpa after making an offer to sign the 25-year-old.
According to reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Silas Katompa Mvumpa is the subject of interest from Fulham. The Cottagers have already submitted their offer to sign the 25-year-old. They want to secure his services on an initial loan deal, with the VfB Stuttgart winger keen on sealing the move.
Who is Silas Katompa Mvumpa?
Silas Katompa Mvumpa has had an intriguing life thus far. A native of Kinshasa, the DR Congo international spent most of his formative years in France and graduated from the Olympique Ales youth division. But he has risen in prominence since joining Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, where he came into the limelight for the wrong reasons.
Mvumpa’s name was Silas Wamangituka when he joined VfB Stuttgart in August 2019. But his real name emerged late, with the Bundesliga club revealing he fell victim to the machinations of his former agent. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old has enjoyed a solid 2023/24 season thus far, chipping in with five goals and four assists in 19 appearances.
A Man in Demand
With Silas Katompa Mvumpa gaining prominence for the right reasons, interest in his services has risen. The report by Florian Plettenberg has revealed that he is a target for Fulham. And the Cottagers have already submitted a bid to sign him on loan for the remainder of the season. The deal will also include a mandatory purchase clause worth €15 million.
Fulham’s interest in Mvumpa is understandable. The Cottagers have been in the market for an offensive reinforcement in the winter transfer window. They have been busy on Deadline Day approaching several players but have failed with moves for Sebastien Haller, Said Benrahma, and Rayan Cherki.
While the Cottagers remain hell-bent on signing Armando Broja from Chelsea, they also want a wide attacker. Silas Katompa Mvumpa is thus a viable target for Fulham. The 25-year-old VfB Stuttgart winger is eager to join Fulham but is waiting for the Bundesliga club to approve the transfer.
The West London club must thus play the waiting game as the hours count down in the winter transfer window. It will be interesting to see if the DR Congo international joins Fulham before the deadline.
