Watford’s Nestory Irankunda is attracting even more attention from the Premier League. Seems like Fulham are now joining Everton and Hull City among the clubs keeping tabs on the Australia international.
Sporting are still leading the race for the 20-year-old after spending the past week negotiating with Watford over a package worth €15m (£13m) plus another €5m (£4.3m) in bonuses.
The Portuguese champions remain confident they can get the deal over the line after already reaching an agreement with Irankunda over personal terms. However, the list of interested clubs continues to grow.
Fulham enter the picture
According to Record, Fulham have now emerged as another Premier League club interested in Irankunda. They join Everton, Hull and Fiorentina in tracking the winger’s situation.
Hull are still the only other side reported to have made an offer, with their previous €10m (£8.7m) bid turned down by Watford. Fulham’s arrival is the latest sign that interest in Irankunda is building. Meanwhile, Sporting try to wrap up the transfer.
That level of attention was always likely after Irankunda’s World Cup. The 20-year-old was one of Australia’s standout performers during the tournament, scoring against Turkey. It is no surprise that more Premier League clubs have begun to monitor his situation this summer.
Sporting still in front
Even with more clubs showing interest, Record says Sporting’s proposal remains the only concrete offer currently on Watford’s table.
The Hornets are trying to squeeze the best possible fee out of the deal before giving the green light. At the same time, Sporting are confident an agreement can still be reached and are keen to avoid letting negotiations drag on for much longer.
Irankunda has already returned to Watford for pre-season after his extended post-World Cup break. However, the expectation is still that he could move before the transfer window closes.
With Fulham becoming the latest Premier League side to enter the race alongside Everton and Hull City, Sporting no longer have the market to themselves. Even so, the Portuguese champions are still seen as the club best placed to complete a deal.
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