According to Africa Foot, Jerome Opoku is appearing to be a target for Fulham ahead of the January window. The Basaksehir centre-back was a former player at the London outfit, with his improved performances in Turkey attracting the Cottagers towards re-signing him, while Nottingham Forest are also keen.
Fulham fans could be excused if they do not remember a certain Jerome Opoku, considering the centre-back never really made it to the first team action. The centre-back left the club on a free after coming through their ranks in the youth system and made his move to Portugal.
He’s since joined Turkish outfit Basaksehir, managed by Nuri Sahin, and has established himself as one of the top defenders in the league. His displays have attracted interest from Fulham ahead of January, as the Cottagers now contemplate re-signing the former player.
Opoku is contracted with Basaksehir until 2027, which could potentially make a deal in January viable, as the Cottagers are not the only team in the mix. Nottingham Forest are also interested, and it could stem from the presence of Sean Dyche, who was interested while managing Everton earlier in the year. David Moyes was also keen earlier in the summer, but never made the move as Michael Keane stayed put.
As for Fulham, they are in the market for a new defender, preferably on the left side of the centre-back position. Nathan Ake was linked recently, while there are other players being considered by Silva for the position, including the idea to bring back former player Oopku.
Fulham are eager to bolster their backline after a disastrous start to the season, particularly with their defence. The Cottagers are eager to stabilise the ship in January, using the window as a measure to strengthen the squad to gain momentum to finish higher on the table.
As for Opoku, he could be tempted to make a return to his boyhood club, Fulham. Nottingham Forest may also offer a good enough project, as he could be open to the prospect of playing in the Premier League, something he never achieved while coming through the ranks at Fulham.
