Fulham Opening Offer for Kevin rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk

Fulham saw their opening offer for the winger of Shakhtar Donetsk, Kevin, rejected.

Marco Silva is desperate to strengthen his attack this summer, Kevin identified as a target.

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The 22 -year -old scored nine goals and provided four assists in all competitions last season, and plays mainly on the left flank.

Shakhtar sources say that Fulham’s opening offer was worth 30 million euros (26 million pounds sterling) and, as expected, has been refused.

The Ukrainian giants are keen to hold closer to their assessment of 50 million euros (43 million pounds sterling) for the Brazilian.

Fulham has also shown an interest in the winger of Arsenal Reiss Nelson, who spent last season on loan with them.

Nelson is looking for a new club for the coming season and Arsenal is open to offers for him.

It is believed that the winger’s preference remains in London and he would be happy to return to Fulham.

Fulham has been silent in the transfer window so far, but their business should accelerate in the coming weeks.

The Marco Silva team has reached a number of points in the Premier League club club last season and they reached the FA Cup quarter -finals.

Silva wants to start this season and make a higher finish, with team players wishing to qualify for European football.