Mbokani keen on Cottagers move

09 June 2010 17:25
Standard Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani has confirmed his interest in sealing a move to Premier League outfit Fulham.[LNB] The DR Congo international is set to leave the club this summer after three years with Liege, during which time he has scored over 30 goals.[LNB]A number of Premier League sides have shown an interest with Birmingham, West Ham and Everton all making contact with Standard.[LNB]Roma are also believed to be keen, but a move to England looks to be Mbokani's preference and Fulham are leading the chase.[LNB]Standard director Pierre Francois and CEO Luciano D'Onofrio were in London earlier this week, and it is reported in Belgium that they held talks with Fulham.[LNB]Mbokani is now keen for the deal to be finalised, which could be worth up to €10million (£8.2million).[LNB]"I knew that Fulham are interested, I also know that Lucien D'Onorfio promised to help me get a transfer a year ago and he will respect his word," he told HLN.[LNB]"I now hope that Standard will find common ground with Fulham, a club I feel is ideal."[LNB]Standard have refused to confirm they are in talks, but the player's agent Fabio Baglio admitted Fulham were keen.[LNB]"Fulham is not the only club interested in Dieumerci, but I consider Fulham the best option," he said.[LNB]"I assume that the management of Stanard and I will have contact once they have reached agreement and then everything will proceed."

Source: Team_Talk