After pulling off the smart signing of Oscar Bobb, what else do Fulham have in store before transfer deadline day?
Following a quiet summer, the pressure has been on the Fulham board to show some ambition, not least to convince Marco Silva that his future lies at Craven Cottage.
Indeed, very few new signings were made, and if the Cottagers have ambitions of challenging for the European places, they may need to bolster the squad further.
Fulham transfer targets January 2026
Hayden Hackney
Middlesbrough
£10.4m
Ricardo Pepi
PSV
£15m
Raheem Sterling
Chelsea
£8.7m
*Based on Transfermarkt's current valuations. Subject to change.
Ricardo Pepi (PSV)
A proper centre-forward name in contention to arrive at Craven Cottage is Ricardo Pepi. The USA marksman remained a name of interest to Fulham this summer, according to various sources, including Fabrizio Romano.
However, the Cottagers have plenty of competition in the transfer race for Pepi. He was on West Ham’s radar last January before they opted for Evan Ferguson, while Juventus and Real Betis are also keeping close tabs on the USMNT striker.
Pepi recently signed a new contract at PSV, extending his stay until June 2030. Signing him is not expected to be straightforward.
Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
Raheem Sterling is now a free agent after terminating his contract with Chelsea, and it is understood that the winger would like to stay in London if possible. After the departure of Willian, there is certainly room in the Fulham squad for an experienced winger, and Sterling could fit the bill.
Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)
According to Football League World, Fulham are plotting a move for Hayden Hackney having watched him multiple times this season. The midfielder rejected a £20m move for Ipswich this summer.
Manchester United, Wolves, West Ham, Everton, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle have also all been credited with interest in Hackney. He is contracted at Middlesbrough until 2027.
