Hodgson snubbed as striker Streller knocks back the chance to join Fulham

28 January 2010 11:17
FC Basel striker Marco Streller has rejected the opportunity to sign for Fulham.[LNB]The Switzerland international was on Roy Hodgson's radar following injuries to Bobby Zamora and Clint Dempsey and the Cottagers boss was lining up a £6million offer.[LNB]The 28-year-old former Cologne and Stuttgart star caught the eye with 16 goals in 26 games this season but, according to Swiss newspaper Basler Zeitung, is keen to stay in his homeland.[LNB] Thanks but no thanks: Streller doesn't fancy a move to Craven Cottage[LNB]He said: 'I myself have decided very quickly not to switch to Fulham.  And FC Basel has also expressed very quickly that they do not want me to go. We have a great team, a coach who can play attacking football.'[LNB]Streller has 30 caps and 11 goals for Switzerland.[LNB] United see off Arsenal in the race to sign Fulham defender SmallingFulham plan to pip rivals Sunderland and Celtic to Egypt star Mohamed GedoJANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW 2010: All moves at every Premier League clubTottenham 2 Fulham 0: Crouch starts party and Bentley finishes with flourishFULHAM FC

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