Nathaniel Chalobah
Fulham close to signing £35k-per-week midfielder before deadline – report
Fulham are close to signing Nathaniel Chalobah before tonight’s deadline, according to reports from Sky Sports. Talks between the two clubs are at an advanced stage. The 26-year-old defensive midfielder is likely to join on a permanent move, but an initial loan has still not been completely ruled out. Chalobah joined Watford in 2017 from Chelsea on a permanent deal. He previously played for the Hornets in 2012-13 on loan from the Blues. The midfielder, who is on £35k-per-week wages at Watford, has made over 80 appearances for the club, but it seems his time at Vicarage Road is coming to an end. SportsLens View This has been an extremely busy transfer window for Watford who offloaded several key players including Troy Deeney who joined Birmingham City. Will Hughes has been s...
Report: Leicester City considering late move for former Chelsea midfielder
Leicester City are considering a move for Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah as they aim to reinforce their midfield before the transfer deadline, The Telegraph’s John Percy reports. The Foxes are currently without Dennis Praet for around three months following the hamstring injury sustained during the FA Cup third round tie against Stoke City. Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi is also out after suffering a minor tear in his hamstring during the Premier League clash against Everton in midweek. Hence, the east Midlands outfit are eager to land a new midfielder and they appear to be interested in signing Chalobah before the transfer window closes. SportsLens view: Despite the injuries, the Foxes have depth in their squad with Nampalys Mendy, Youri Tielemans and James Maddison capable of playi...
