Fulham try for Ouaddou
last updated Tuesday 19th June 2001, 4:54 PM
FULHAM look to have won the
race to sign Nancy's highly-rated defender Abdeslam Ouaddou, beating off
competition from a number of top clubs.
The Moroccan youngster has been in talks with the West Londoners, and his
agent, and is believed to be close to signing a contract with Jean Tigana's
side.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bordeaux, Lens, Monaco and Ajax have all been linked
with Ouaddou since he burst into the Nancy team at centre half, and earned
rave reviews for his elegant performances.
There had been a break in the discussions between Fulham and their target
but, after being unable to snare other top defensive targets, such as Philippe
Christanval and Martin Djetou, Tigana moved back in for the African.
The Cottagers may still be able to tempt Djetou to England, even though
Didier Deschamps wants him to remain at Monaco, but his team-mate Christanval
seems bound for Barcelona.
Nancy are demanding in excess of £4 million for their talented prospect,
a record for an outgoing move, and this has deterred other suitors.
The 22-year-old still has two years left on his contract at Marcel-Picot
but he is expected to join Tigana's Premiership new boys this week.
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Source planetfootball
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