Source: Team_Talk
Hughes eyes more new signings
Mark Hughes hopes the arrival of Belgian international striker Moussa Dembele will not conclude Fulham's spending this summer.[LNB] The Cottagers pipped Premier League rivals Birmingham to the signing of the 23-year-old on a three-year contract from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.[LNB]Dembele, who can also play on the wing, is believed to have cost Fulham £5million.[LNB]"I'm glad that we have finalised the deal with Moussa and I'd like to welcome him to the club," Hughes told the club's website, fulhamfc.com.[LNB]"Moussa is strong and quick and will add another dimension to our attacking options.[LNB]"It's important that we go into the season with some additions to the squad that will enable us to compete at a consistently high level throughout the season.[LNB]"I look forward to working with Moussa and, hopefully, to making a few more additions before the transfer window closes."[LNB]Dembele joined AZ in 2006 and weighed in with 10 goals in the club's Eredivisie title-winning campaign of 2008-09.[LNB]During four seasons at the AZ Stadium he hit 18 goals in 118 appearances and has been hailed as one of the league's most exciting players.[LNB]"I'm very happy to join Fulham and look forward to training with the team to prepare for the first home game of the season," said Dembele.[LNB]"It's always been a dream to play in the Premier League and I will make sure that I make the most of this opportunity.[LNB]"I understand that Fulham has a strong squad so I'm prepared to work hard for the manager and take my chance to impress him, and my teammates, when the opportunities arise."
