'We need to break the cycle' in this transfer window

BBC News

03-06-2025

This summer, we want to break the cycle of offloading our most valuable asset. Since we returned to the Premier League, it has happened each year.First, there was Alexander Mitrovic, then last year we lost Joao Palhinha. This year, the vultures are circling Antonee Robinson.If we retain the services of the man affectionately known as Jedi, then not only do we skip a window or two's worth of rebuilding, we send out a statement of intent.But Robinson's departure isn't the only dark cloud looming. After committing his future to Fulham, Marco Silva finds himself the object of many a top club's affection - most notably Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur.Few, if any, Fulham fans would begrudge him the move, even after his recent comments that he would be here next season. He has rehabilitated his reputation at Craven Cottage. No longer is he a man whose head is turned at the first sign of interest.Silva's future aside, I would like to see us bring in some attacking reinforcements. Rodrigo Muniz and Raul Jimenez performed admirably, with 20 goals between them, but a few more goals in crucial moments would have resulted in European football.A true number eight must also be on the agenda.Our midfield pairing of Sander Berge and Sasa Lukic have performed admirably in filling our Palhinha-shaped hole in the middle, but we need an injection of dynamism; someone who will drive the ball up the pitch and bring others into play.To that end, a winger or two would not go amiss, either. We have real quality in Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi, but Willian looks set to leave - again - and Reiss Nelson headed back to Arsenal injured months ago.A tricky two months ahead, then. But there are real rewards to be had if we navigate those obstacles and break that cycle.Find more from Drew Heatley at Fulhamish, external