Manchester United are working on a deal to send Timothy Fosu-Mensah on loan to Premier League newcomers Fulham, according to reports.
Jose Mourinho has spent much of the summer looking for a new centre-back – with offers rebuffed for Toby Alderweireld, Jerome Boateng, Diego Godin and Harry Maguire.
Despite his desire to reinforce the back-line, Mourinho also feels that his defence is bloated and is looking to offload several players before the transfer deadline.
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According to Sky Sports News, Fosu-Mensah is one player who could make way and the club are keen to ensure he continues to get Premier League experience.
The Dutchman was on loan at Crystal Palace last season, but there had been suggestions that he would act as cover and competition at Old Trafford – particularly with injury doubts over right-back Antonio Valencia.
Fosu-Mensah is capable of playing in the centre of defence, either full-back position or midfield, and Fulham are hoping to quickly wrap up a deal to bring the versatile youngster in.
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If a deal cannot be completed by Fridays 5pm deadline, United still have the rest of the month to find a suitable foreign club to send him too.
It is a busy day for Fulham, with the Cottagers also looking to wrap up several more deals including a stunning swop for Atletico Madrid striker Luciano Vietto.
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Manchester United are working on a deal to send Timothy Fosu-Mensah on loan to Premier League newcomers Fulham, according to reports.
Jose Mourinho has spent much of the summer looking for a new centre-back – with offers rebuffed for Toby Alderweireld, Jerome Boateng, Diego Godin and Harry Maguire.
Despite his desire to reinforce the back-line, Mourinho also feels that his defence is bloated and is looking to offload several players before the transfer deadline.
More: Football
According to Sky Sports News, Fosu-Mensah is one player who could make way and the club are keen to ensure he continues to get Premier League experience.
The Dutchman was on loan at Crystal Palace last season, but there had been suggestions that he would act as cover and competition at Old Trafford – particularly with injury doubts over right-back Antonio Valencia.
Fosu-Mensah is capable of playing in the centre of defence, either full-back position or midfield, and Fulham are hoping to quickly wrap up a deal to bring the versatile youngster in.
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If a deal cannot be completed by Fridays 5pm deadline, United still have the rest of the month to find a suitable foreign club to send him too.
It is a busy day for Fulham, with the Cottagers also looking to wrap up several more deals including a stunning swop for Atletico Madrid striker Luciano Vietto.
More: Manchester United FC
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