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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Fulham to make Benjamin Lecomte first signing of summer as Steven Benda set for Millwall move
Fulham are set to complete the signing of Montpellier goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte. The 34-year-old comes in to provide competition for Bernd Leno, with current understudy Steven Benda undergoing a medical ahead of a loan move to Millwall. Montpellier captain Lecomte played 30 games for the Ligue 1 side last season and will become Fulham's first signing of the summer. Lecomte, who is in his second spell at the club, was unable to prevent Montpellier from relegation to Ligue 2 last term and now heads to the Premier League. Benda, meanwhile, moves to Millwall in search of regular first-team minutes after providing cover for the ever-reliable Leno over the last two years. The 26-year-old, whose contract expires next June, joined Fulham in 2023 and has made four appearances for the club. The German shot-stopper played 45 minutes for Fulham in their pre-season friendly against Sevilla. Fulham's focus so far this summer has been on contract renewals, with the club securing deals for academy players Seth Ridgeon and Josh King, as well as Kenny Tete and captain Tom Cairney. Ridgeon, the 16-year-old who had attracted interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, has committed his long-term future to Fulham in a deal that is regarded as a real coup for the club. "Signing here for a lengthy period shows that Fulham produce young players and allow them to have the opportunity here,'Ridgeon said of his decision to sign a new deal. Fulham have always done their business late, and the arrival of Lecomte means they have become the final Premier League team to sign a player this summer.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish 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 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. 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 Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Fulham hopes of extending Marco Silva contract slim with manager increasingly frustrated at club signing just ONE player
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. 3 3 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. 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. 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
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- 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
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Fulham focused on current squad and young players
It has been a quiet summer at Craven Cottage so far with the signing of Benjamin Lecomte from French side Montpellier the only incoming so far. The Whites have been linked with Arsenal's Reiss Nelson but are yet to bring in a new outfield those at the club are calm about the situation heading into the new season. Sources around the club have confidence in the team they have and believe that they have enough depth in each position to keep them competitive. Fulham wanted to focus on keeping the current squad together and reject interest for their players, which according to sources, there have been enquiries for believe that in addition to signing up the youngsters and providing them with a pathway, Fulham are able to compete and achieve their goals. It has not been ruled out that Fulham could do something in the market but they are not looking to add to the wage bill unless they feel the potential player can really add something to the squad.
