Fulham are pushing for a triple transfer deadline day swoop, with medicals booked for two key targets. The London Evening Standard reports that the club have scheduled checks for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson and Real Madrid's Manuel Angel, while talks continue for Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Ratiu.
The club currently sit 16th in the Premier League with zero points from two matches, having lost both games and conceded four goals while scoring just two. They are six points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Hugo Larsson is set to become Fulham's fourth summer signing if his medical is successful. The 22-year-old Swedish midfielder has made 83 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt since joining from Malmö in 2023. Standard Sport said: "Larsson is closing in on a move to west London and has been given permission to travel." He would follow Gonzalo Garcia, Cesar Palacios and Shea Charles as new arrivals at Craven Cottage this window.
The second medical is for Manuel Angel, with a deal agreed with Real Madrid. Meanwhile, negotiations are ongoing with Rayo Vallecano for 28-year-old Romanian right-back Andrei Ratiu. These moves come as Fulham look to address a squad currently missing Tom Cairney and Luc De Fougerolles through injury, details of which are on our injuries page.
The flurry of activity comes under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who succeeded the long-serving Marco Silva last month. With the transfer window closing at 11pm BST on Tuesday, the club is working to reshape its options. The need for reinforcements is clear from the early season form, which shows two defeats and a negative goal difference.
Arbeloa will want fresh faces integrated quickly, especially with a home game against 18th-placed Crystal Palace just days after the deadline. The club's current league position and zero-point tally add urgency to these final-day negotiations.
Potential arrivals could coincide with departures. Experienced right-back Kenny Tete is attracting interest from Everton, which may explain the pursuit of Ratiu. Additionally, Jayden Quashie, the captain of Fulham's Under-21s side, is potentially set to leave on a loan deal to gain first-team experience elsewhere.
These moves would represent a significant shift in defensive and midfield resources. The club's squad page will be updated once any deals are officially confirmed. Integrating new signings will be a immediate priority for Arbeloa's coaching staff.
This summer has already seen three confirmed signings before Deadline Day. The potential addition of Larsson, Angel, and Ratiu would mark a busy final chapter. It signals a clear intent from the new management to put their stamp on the team after taking over from Silva.
The focus appears to be on adding depth and quality in midfield and defence. These areas have been exposed in the opening weeks of the season, contributing to the team's poor start. Success in these late deals could be vital for turning around the early form.
Fulham's next opportunity to change their fortunes on the pitch is at Craven Cottage against Crystal Palace on September 5.
