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Scottish Sun
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- Scottish Sun
Fulham hopes of extending Marco Silva contract slim with manager increasingly frustrated at club signing just ONE player
SILVA LINING Fulham hopes of extending Marco Silva contract slim with manager increasingly frustrated at club signing just ONE player Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARCO SILVA is growing increasingly frustrated with Fulham's lack of transfer business. The Cottagers have made just one permanent signing so far this summer in the form of freebie goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Marco Silva is frustrated over Fulham's lack of transfer business Credit: Getty 3 Benjamin Lecomte is Fulham's only signing this summer Credit: AFP Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Experienced Frenchman Lecomte, 34, signed a two-year deal after leaving Montpellier and is expected to be back-up to No1 Bernd Leno. Lecomte has spent the majority of his career in his homeland with only loan spells at Atletico Madrid and Espanyol seeing him leave. Fulham feel they have a strong and decent-sized squad as it is, and their primary focus has been on keeping hold of their current talent. That has seen them tie down full-back Kenny Tete to a new contract, despite a tempting offer from Everton for the Dutchman. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL SESKO VALUE How Ratcliffe crafted 'bust by Christmas' claim to £200m spree topped by Sesko Bids are understood to have been resisted for Rodrigo Muniz, Adama Traore, Antonee Robinson and Joachim Andersen, while there is an internal focus on providing a pathway for the club's young talent. Muniz had been linked with a move to Leeds while Traore was tipped with a move to Nottingham Forest. One young star with high hopes around him is Josh King, 18, after he made eight appearances in the Premier League last term. They are confident they have two good players in each position and are unlikely to add to the wage bill unless they really feel the need to do so. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Boss Silva also feels it is a priority to keep hold of the team's best players. But he was also expecting more signings to have been delivered by now, with the season-opener at Brighton just nine days away. I experienced the poshest, most exclusive stand in the Premier League and it was like no other His representatives held exploratory talks last season over a new contract. But the likelihood at present of Silva, who has turned down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia to stay at Fulham in the past, renewing terms is extremely slim now given his frustration. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Guardian
an hour ago
- The Guardian
Villarreal confirm Partey signing and address sexual offence charges in statement
Villarreal have confirmed the signing of Thomas Partey on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract with Arsenal. The move was announced two days after the 32-year-old appeared in court charged with six sexual offences. Partey was bailed to appear at the Old Bailey for trial later this year, charged with five counts of rape relating to two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in 2021 and 2022 when Partey was playing for Arsenal. The Ghana international has signed a one-season contract and will join the Villarreal squad in training on Friday. His arrival has upset fans of the Spanish club, with hundreds signing a petition urging a halt to what has been described as the 'darkest day in the club's history'. Villarreal said in a statement: 'The club is aware that the player is currently involved in legal proceedings in England. The player firmly maintains his innocence and denies all charges against him. The club respects the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence and will await the outcome of the judicial process, which will be responsible for clarifying the facts of the case. Due to the law in England in relation to ongoing proceedings, the club is unable to comment further. 'Villarreal CF wishes to clearly reiterate its strong commitment to respect and diversity and firmly condemns any act of violence in all its forms, including gender-based violence, discrimination, racism, xenophobia or any behaviour that undermines the dignity of individuals.' Partey made 167 appearances for Arsenal after joining from Atlético Madrid in 2020. Villarreal beat Arsenal 3-2 in a friendly on Wednesday.
Powys County Times
2 hours ago
- Powys County Times
Villarreal sign Thomas Partey and condemn ‘violence in all its forms'
Villarreal have condemned 'violence in all its forms' after signing former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. The 32-year-old Ghana international, whose contract with the Gunners expired at the end of last season, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with five counts of rape against two women, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when he was an Arsenal player. Partey was not asked to enter any pleas and was granted conditional bail. — Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) August 7, 2025 Villarreal announced on Thursday afternoon that they had reached an agreement with the former Atletico Madrid, Real Mallorca and Almeria player, who will join his team-mates at the training ground on Friday, but did not specify the length of contract he has signed. However, in a statement published on their official X account, they said: 'The club is also aware that the player is currently involved in legal proceeding in England. The player firmly maintains his innocence and denies all charges against him. 'The club respects the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence and will await the outcome of the judicial process, which will be responsible for clarifying the facts of the case. Due to the law in England in relation to ongoing proceedings the club is unable to comment further. 'Villarreal CF wishes to clearly reiterate its strong commitment to respect and diversity and firmly condemns any act of violence in all its forms, including gender-based violence, discrimination, racism, xenophobia, or any behaviour that undermines the dignity of individuals.' Villarreal CF and @ThomasPartey22 have reached an agreement for the Ghanaian footballer to join the Yellows ahead of the 2025/26 season. The player will join up with his new team tomorrow at the Training Ground. — Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) August 7, 2025 Partey, who was charged four days after his contract at Arsenal expired at the end of June, is due to appear at the Old Bailey on September 2. One of the conditions of his bail is that he must notify police of any permanent changes of address or international travel. Partey joined Arsenal in October 2020 in a £45.3million switch from Atletico and made 120 Premier League appearances for the club. The Villarreal statement said: 'Thomas Teye Partey is a complete midfielder with great stamina and exceptional physical attributes. He is an excellent ball-winner and has the ability to start moves from deep. 'The African footballer also boasts a good shot from mid-range and has the ability to break lines when driving forward.'
