Source: Daily_Mail
Fulham close in on £8m Standard Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani
Fulham are closing in on the £8million signing of striker Dieumerci Mbokani after finalising the free transfer signing of Philippe Senderos from Arsenal.[LNB]The Standar Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani has urged the west London outfit to finalise his transfer despite late interest from West Ham and Birmingham. [LNB]Mbokani said: 'I know Fulham are interested, and they are an excellent solution for me. I hope Standard can reach agreement. If a transfer is okay for Standard, it is okay for me too - and I expect the matter to be sorted out soon.' [LNB] All smiles: Fulham are locked in talks to complete an £8m deal for Standard Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani[LNB]Fulham took the opportunity to hold talks with Standard Liege bosses in London on Tuesday over Mbokani. [LNB]The 24-year old Congo international has also been watched by Everton but looks bound for Craven Cottage.[LNB]Standard are resigned to losing him, after he made it plain he wanted a move to the Barclays Premier League or Bundesliga, and despatched directors Luciano D'Onofrio and Pierre Francoise to London to discuss terms. [LNB]Despite being tipped to replace Rafa Benitez, Fulham manager Roy Hodgson marked his return from holiday by formulating transfer plans with chief executive Alistair Mackintosh.[LNB] Done deal: Former Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos has signed a three-year contract at Craven Cottage[LNB]Senderos, 25, agreed a three-year deal after being given a two-day break from international duty with Switzerland.[LNB] Fulham swoop to sign Arsenal defender Senderos on free transferIt's up to Roy: Dempsey says Hodgson must go with his heart over LiverpoolWe'll be the Fulham of the World Cup, claims USA forward Clint DemspeyFULHAM FC
