Three days ago, L’Equipe reported Fulham are considering formulating an offer to sign Atalanta’s El Bilal Toure on a loan deal with a purchase option.
The Premier League side’s desire to sign the striker is backed up by Il Giorno, who have also provided La Dea’s stance on him.
El Bilal Toure has received sirens from England, where Fulham want to secure his services in the summer window.
It’s further claimed Marco Silva’s side are ‘ready to present an interesting offer’ to bring the 22-year-old to London.
Il Giorno make no mention of the fee or formula Fulham are willing to offer, and there’s an insistence the Italian side don’t want to sell.
Atalanta invested €28m to sign the Mali international from UD Almería in July 2023.
He finished his debut season in Italy with three goals and an assist from 17 matches. The frontman’s playing time was restricted since he was sidelined with a hamstring injury between last August and January.
El Bilal Toure was able to showcase his qualities towards the end of last season. He’s already settled in well in Italy and Gian Piero Gasperini could get the best out of him if he can start fresh from pre-season.
These factors would make it difficult for Fulham to sign the player this summer.