Fulham pressing to finalise Aleksandar Mitrovic transfer after agreeing terms with striker
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Fulham are pressing to finalise the signing of Aleksandar Mitrovic from Newcastle after they secured a loan deal for Andre Schurrle.
Schurrle joined Fulham last night on a two-year loan from Borussia Dortmund and boss Slavisa Jokanovic is keen to complete Mitrovic’s move.
Fulham have agreed terms with the Serbia striker, who scored 12 goals on loan at the club last season, but they are yet to reach an agreement with Newcastle, who are holding out for close to £20million.
Mitrovic, 23, was due to return to Newcastle yesterday following a break after the World Cup and is frustrated a deal has still not been finalised.
Schurrle has returned to the Premier League three-and-a-half years after leaving Chelsea. The 27-year-old forward is Fulham’s fourth summer signing, following the arrivals of Jean Michael Seri, Maxime Le Marchand and goalkeeper Fabri.
He said: “When I left Chelsea I always wanted to come back to the Premier League. The style of play here can be perfect for me. I love ball possession, attacking and intensity.”