Kevin Arrives In London As Fulham Push For Record Transfer

Brazilian winger Kevin is in London to finalize his move to Fulham. The club wants to complete a record transfer with Shakhtar Donetsk. But negotiations between Kevin and Fulham are still ongoing, and they haven’t agreed on personal terms yet.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Kevin arrived in London on Sunday night with his agent to discuss personal terms with Fulham. Fulham have already reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for a fee worth up to €50 million, which includes a 25% sell-on clause for Shakhtar, confirming the club’s intentions to secure a record deal following their previous transfer record from last summer. Kevin is expected to undergo a medical in London, as the transfer deadline approaches on Monday. Fulham have made only one signing this summer, as they bought goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte from Montpellier. Fulham coach Marco Silva is upset because the club haven’t signed enough players and he has openly criticized the team management. Fulham are in advanced talks to sign Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk.

KEVIN’S IMPACT AND FULHAM’S NEEDS

Kevin is a key player for Shakhtar Donetsk. He has scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists in 57 matches since moving from Palmeiras in 2023. He also played in seven Champions League games last season, gaining crucial European experience. Fulham finished the last Premier League season with 53 points but have started this season slowly, currently sitting near the bottom of the table with only two points from three matches, including a recent 2-0 loss to Chelsea. Manager Marco Silva wants new attackers to improve their squad; Fulham previously attempted to sign Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, but the move did not materialize. Now, they hope Kevin can boost their attacking options.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR FULHAM AND THEIR SCHEDULE?

Fulham are eager to sign Kevin, believing he can significantly enhance their attack. The transfer window closes at 7pm on Monday, so they need to act swiftly. Currently, Fulham are 18th in the standings. Their next match is against Leeds United, who are above them in the standings. Fulham need Kevin to improve their league position and provide hope for the fans after a poor start to the new season.