Fulham’s Transfer Market Moves: £20m Bid Rejected for Ait Boudlal and Fenerbahçe Interest in Sessegnon

Fulham Football Club’s summer activity includes a £20 million offer for Rennes centre‑back Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, which Rennes turned down as below the player’s valuation. The 20‑year‑old Morocco international has scored twice in 20 Ligue 1 games and remains on Fulham’s radar for a possible improved bid. The club has already completed the signings of striker Gonzalo Garcia and midfielder Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid for a combined €50 million, while also having sold centre‑back Issa Diop and let several forwards leave.

In addition, left‑back Ryan Sessegnon, a former Tottenham player who re‑joined Fulham in 2024, has drawn interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, who can offer Champions League football. Sessegnon made 27 Premier League appearances last season, scoring three goals. Juventus previously inquired about him, but Fulham kept him. Fenerbahçe are expected to contact the club soon, while other clubs such as Newcastle United and Roma have also been linked with Fulham defenders.