Fulham consider new deal for star forward

 

Fulham are considering a new contract for Sone Aluko after turning down several bids for the forward, reports the London Evening Standard.

 

The Cottagers have already handed Tom Cairney and Ryan Sessegnon new deals this summer and Slavisa Jokanovic has been vocal in his desire to keep the club’s best players ahead of the new season.

 

Fulham were knocked out of the Championship playoffs last season and are now weighing up a new contract for Aluko after rejecting several bids for the 28-year-old from unnamed clubs.

 

Fulham consider new deal for star forward

 

Aluko has entered the final 12 months of his existing contract with Fulham after joining from Hull on a two-year deal last summer. The Nigerian forward has quickly established himself as a key player for Fulham and will be integral to their promotion push this season.

 

No player had more shots in the Championship last season than Aluko (134), while the former Hull forward also had the most unsuccessful touches (133.