Fulham nears club-record £34.6m Kevin signing, eyes Chukwueze loan

Fulham are actively strengthening their squad ahead of the Premier League transfer deadline, focusing primarily on acquiring wingers. They have agreed a club-record fee exceeding £34.6 million for Brazilian winger Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk, with the player expected to undergo a medical in London, though personal terms are still being negotiated. Kevin, who joined Shakhtar from Palmeiras in January 2024, impressed in the Champions League and has represented Brazil at the under-20 level. Additionally, Fulham are close to securing Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, likely on a loan with an obligation to buy, after Chukwueze failed to make a significant impact at Milan since his 2023 transfer from Villarreal. The moves come as Fulham have only brought in goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte this summer, amid a challenging start to their Premier League campaign under manager Marco Silva. These signings reflect the club's urgent need to bolster attacking options following a slow transfer window and limited points from their opening league games.