Fulham new signings: Confirmed ins and outs for Summer 2025

Marco Silva has done a remarkable job at Fulham and guided them to an 11th-placed finish in the 2024-25 Premier League season.

Many had expected the Cottagers to support their manager with significant funds in the summer transfer window to bring in players of his choice, but that has not happened, much to Silva's frustration.

There were fears among the fans that failing to adequately bolster the squad could have a big impact on their season, and they may even face a relegation battle. Moreover, Silva could walk away or be pushed out.

Silva went on record a few times to express his frustration with how things had gone, but as of now, he has stayed on, and Fulham have been punching above their weight.

The Cottagers have recorded eight wins, three draws, and eight losses in 19 games (at the time of writing), with 27 points, and can push for European places if Silva is backed in January.

In this article, we review Fulham’s confirmed signings and departures from the 2025 summer transfer window, and assess how they are getting on so far.

Fulham confirmed transfers — Fulham manager Marco Silva. Photo by Imago

Contents

1 Fulham confirmed arrivals Summer 2025
2 Fulham confirmed arrivals Summer 2025 – Full list
3 Fulham confirmed departures Summer 2025

Fulham confirmed arrivals Summer 2025

Benjamin Lecomte (Montpellier)

Benjamin Lecomte was brought in to Craven Cottage for £500k from Montpellier, but the 34-year-old is not going to be a starter at the club. Lecomte will provide back-up for number one goalkeeper Bernd Leno, but should see some action in cup fixtures.

Lecomte signing grade: C

Lecomte has only been brought in as a back-up, so it is hard to judge this signing until he plays a significant amount of games. However, the transfer fee was relatively small, so the signing should not be seen as a risk.

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)

The 26-year-old Nigerian international finalised his move to Fulham before the summer transfer deadline, but he has only joined on loan for the time being. The deal does include an option to buy if his performances are at the required standard.

Chukwueze scored eight goals and assisted six times in 70 appearances for Milan in all competitions. He joins fellow Nigerian internationals Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Craven Cottage.

Chukwueze signing grade: B

Chukwueze has already had some decent moments in a Fulham shirt, having scored two goals and provided four assists in the Premier League in nine appearances.

Jonah Kusi-Asare (Bayern Munich)

The signing of Kusi-Asare from Bayern Munich was another loan with an option to buy secured by Fulham at the end of the window. A Sweden Under-21 international, Kusi-Asare made his Bundesliga debut for Bayern in a 3-0 win over Mainz in April, while he also appeared from the bench in their 6-0 rout of RB Leipzig on the opening matchday of this season.

Kusi-Asare signing grade: C

Kusi-Asare has not had many chances to impress in a Fulham shirt so far. However, also on loan, his signing provides little risk. The 18-year-old forward has managed only 23 minutes of Premier League action this season, which shows why Silva needs established players to add depth and quality to his squad.

Kevin (Shakhtar Donetsk)

The Brazilian, 22, penned a five-year contract with the Cottagers, who have the option to extend it by a further year. Kevin scored 17 goals in 57 matches in all competitions for Shakhtar Donetsk, and is the second wide player to head to Craven Cottage on deadline day after Chukwueze.

Kevin signing grade: D

Like Chukwueze, Kevin has had some decent moments for Fulham. However, having cost around £35m, the Cotagers would have expected more until this point.