{"time":1774953165464,"blocks":[{"id":"mneh9ss5","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/be9711f2-c4c5-43db-85db-70709649d6ba/mp4","caption":"Tom Masters gives his explanation for the choosing the Fulham squad for next season.","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/be9711f2-c4c5-43db-85db-70709649d6ba/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"be9711f2-c4c5-43db-85db-70709649d6ba","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/be9711f2-c4c5-43db-85db-70709649d6ba/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://us-central1-deweb-519a7.cloudfunctions.net/mediaService-api/videos/be9711f2-c4c5-43db-85db-70709649d6ba/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/be9711f2-c4c5-43db-85db-70709649d6ba/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"jZAFPTDxnd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"With the international break coming to a close and domestic football due to return this weekend, it is time to have an early look at who will stay and who may go for Fulham this summer."}},{"id":"TygpmKywK-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"It looks set to be a summer of immense upheaval at Craven Cottage, with Marco Silva’s future uncertain, while Fulham’s two top goalscorers Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez look set to leave as things stand."}},{"id":"3gQrXX9Gbf","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pair that with the transfer rumours surrounding Antonee Robinson and it appears that the squad that Fulham end this season with could look a whole lot different from the one they begin the next campaign with."}},{"id":"P3RncjB3sO","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Links to Ricardo Pepi and Troy Parrott suggest a new man will be leading the line but could there be more to Fulham’s summer plans?"}},{"id":"dD9tCP9Klu","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"We look at who may stay and who may go from the Cottagers’ squad."}},{"id":"0a5VGM95NB","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Bernd Leno - 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Stay"}},{"id":"j26nVQr4aT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"There are rumours that Manchester United are interested in signing Robinson but I have a feeling this will not materialise, with Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu in their ranks."}},{"id":"-lhU71mnOK","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Robinson has just returned from injury which may help Fulham to keep him, but at 28, if they were to recoup a major profit from the US star they bought from Wigan in 2020, it would probably need to be this summer."}},{"id":"FCcK1BKGS4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Ryan Sessegnon - Stay"}},{"id":"44ff5yZYDp","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Sessegnon has become an important player at Craven Cottage, playing in 28 matches this season."}},{"id":"MCczKGUCdR","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"His contract does run out in June, but I am expecting him to sign a new deal to remain in a Fulham jersey for a few more years yet."}},{"id":"bziqs6hO7Y","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Calvin Bassey - Stay"}},{"id":"akcuyw5dva","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A year that has seen Bassey come into his own for Fulham could see some interest but there is a big advantage the Cottagers have - 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Stay"}},{"id":"W4Ffn9yO0c","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Serbian is solid if not spectacular and does the job he is required to do when asked."}},{"id":"_c0pRdByt8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Has another year left so think he stays this summer."}},{"id":"uH33I4MiRx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Harrison Reed - Stay"}},{"id":"_QU_nVtHUl","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Has become considerably less important for Fulham in the last two seasons but he is still a useful squad player and knows the club well."}},{"id":"ZbpzlEWW4s","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"His deal expires in 2027, so he could be another who departs next summer."}},{"id":"HFcgNN_nmk","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Tom Cairney - Stay"}},{"id":"A5pOFQM5EX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"One last dance before retirement?"}},{"id":"c7gQPUVyyr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Cairney is now 35 and the oldest member of the squad by some distance, he still has played in 20 Premier League matches though and his experience can certainly be useful."}},{"id":"GikRxEVGR3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Emile Smith Rowe - 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Stay"}},{"id":"V-umu666Jm","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Brazilian is a hugely exciting player and has four more years left on his deal at Fulham, could next year be his breakout year?"}},{"id":"CSBuJCgTjq","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Alex Iwobi - Stay"}},{"id":"Bqs8khl_Hw","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Iwobi has become an ever-present in the midfield pivot with Berge and has the adaptability to play on the left too, he won’t be going anywhere."}},{"id":"EUCBstYqLJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Oscar Bobb - Stay"}},{"id":"enYGrUMvYm","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Fulham are yet to see the best of Oscar Bobb, but when they do, he will be difficult to keep. Signed a five-and-a-half-year deal in January so he’ll be a Fulham player next season."}},{"id":"qMy_FzikA9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Harry Wilson - Leave"}},{"id":"uqfhIYrUzG","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Unfortunately, the more that time passes, the more it seems likely that Fulham’s star man is going to leave."}},{"id":"PA1Pl-p_ZQ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Wilson’s contract expires and there is interest from Aston Villa, Everton, Leeds and Wrexham and it appears whoever has the most enticing package will take Wilson from Fuham."}},{"id":"_6nu7Cy9iD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Samuel Chukwueze - Join permanently"}},{"id":"ucmQgziBOb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Fulham have only seen glimpses of the Nigerian’s quality but that is enough to want him to stay."}},{"id":"rs5y07TLCf","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Chukwueze appears to be someone Fulham will sign permanently and see if they can get more consistent moments of quality out of the 26-year-old."}},{"id":"zOpYrUH01v","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Rodrigo Muniz - Leave"}},{"id":"Pm6k8GOTZe","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Rodrigo Muniz has four more years left on his contract, so this may be wildly wrong, but he has become a bit-part player at Fulham and has struggled badly with injuries."}},{"id":"fpaVgdBHj6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"His only goal of the entire campaign came against Brighton in Gameweek 1 and he could be deemed surplus to requirements if Fulham secure two forwards."}},{"id":"5cf2_M6njX","type":"embed","data":{"service":"twitter","source":"https://x.com/FulhamFC/status/2035358265442541955","embed":"https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=2035358265442541955","width":600,"height":300,"caption":"","meta":{"title":"Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) on X","site_name":"X (formerly Twitter)","description":"R9 is back in the XI. 🕺","image":{"url":"https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HD8K1EGXoAArr0H.jpg:large"}}}},{"id":"2uT-W192c-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Raul Jimenez - Leave"}},{"id":"ApoHuamS43","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Mexican is almost certain to leave this summer with his contract expiring in June."}},{"id":"Oamf1GbZrV","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"He still has the ability to deliver at 34, having scored nine goals this season for Fulham, but it appears it will be the right time for both parties to quite while they are ahead."}},{"id":"hr2Maq5p0J","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Jonah Kusi-Asare - Return after loan"}},{"id":"x1etYs-_-_","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Swedish youngster arrived at Craven Cottage with much promise from Bayern Munich but has managed only 30 minutes in the Premier League this season."}},{"id":"1C9I-vYREo","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"It seems extremely unlikely that Fulham will try and keep him with the resources they have in the forward line."}}],"version":"2.31.5"}

Who stays, who goes? An early look at Fulham’s 2026/27 squad

Eight games to go, everything to play for, can Fulham finish seventh and qualify for Europe?