Cousin switch falls through
29 Jan 2008 - 18:13:35
Fulham have failed in their protracted £3million bid to sign striker Daniel Cousin from Rangers.
The two clubs had agreed a fee for the Gabon forward last week, but the move has now fallen through after FIFA refused to sanction the transfer.
The 30-year-old only joined Rangers in the summer from Lens and has fallen foul of the rules which permit a player to turn out for no more than two sides during one season.
Cousin had played 20 minutes as a substitute for Lens before signing for the Gers in August.
Speaking earlier in the week, Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson revealed his frustration at failing to land a number of targets during the transfer window.
Scandinavian trio Brede Hangeland, Leon Andreasen and Erik Nevland have all joined the club, but Hodgson has seen a move for Watford striker Marlon King fall through.
"I said right at the beginning that everybody is constrained by the transfer window," he told the club's official website.
"The best thing about the window is that if you're happy with your team and your squad and you don't bother to do any activity.
"I haven't seen transfer activity from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton or Manchester City.
"We've got people at the club, not least of all, the chairman, who are working very hard and backing us in allowing us to bring players in.
"I'm grateful for the support given to me and my staff and I do think we'll be stronger in the last 15 games of the season."