News about Kevin Mbabu

CRAIG HOPE:Darren Eales is set to discuss the findings of a feasibility study into the expansion of St James' Park with the club's Fan Advisory Board - but no decision has been made on the next course of action. Confidential understands the chief executive will first meet with the nine members of the FAB and take feedback from them. Their next scheduled meeting is for early next week, although Eales' attendance has not yet been confirmed.

Switzerland has announced their 26-man team for the Qatar World Cup, which includes a number of Premier League stars such as Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji. Murat Yakin's official squad was rounded out on Wednesday with a diverse number of Premier League names, however Fulham defender Kevin Mbabu was omitted from his squad. Fabian Schar, Nottingham Forest midfielder Remo Freuler, Chelsea loanee Denis Zakaria, Chelsea's loanee Denis Zakaria, and Chelsea's Manchester City and Manchester City players Xhaka and Akanji will fly to Qatar from England.

This is what happens when you plonk a World Cup in the middle of a season, at a time in the calendar when injuries are typically high due to a packed schedule, and you'll continue to play even more games to make up for lost time. The less time there is to recover as the days count down. Just eight days separate the last Premier League match before the World Cup and the first game in Qatar. And if that is even the slightest knock, it might be devastating for a player on the verge of history.

Fulham have announced the signing of Leeds winger Dan James on a season-long loan. James was a key member of Wales' 2022 World Cup team, and he has joined Fulham for the 2022-23 season after a flurry of rumors about his next club. Marco Silva, the Fulham manager, was involved in the discussion that brought the taliate Welsh winger to London.

Since being harassed online by his family and his family, the 34-year-old left Brazilian club Corinthians in mid-August. He had been approached by clubs around Europe, but he was keen on returning to England and has been training with Fulham in recent weeks. After Joao Palhinha, Andreas Pereira, Manor Solomon, Kevin Mbabu, Bernd Leno, Shane Duffy, and Issa Diop, Willian becomes Marco Silva's eighth signing of the summer.

Fulham is expected to sell Roma winger Justin Kluivert on loan with a £10 million option to buy. Marco Silva's side is expected to have a busy end to the transfer window, with the Cottagers confirming agreements with both Layvin Kurzawa and former Chelsea star Willian this week. And it now looks as if they're about to add Kluivert, with Silva vying to expand his attacking options to put off relegation concerns.

In second half stoppage time at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, the Gunners were 2-1 up against the Cottagers when the ball was out of play by Arteta's technical department. The Spaniard pleaded for a throw-in for his team, but Fulham's way was confirmed by the referee. Kevin Mbabu, a defender for the Cottagers, threw the ball away from Arteta, wasting precious seconds as the clock ticked towards a home win.

Fulham have agreed to a pact with Paris St Germain for out of favour left-back Layvin Kurzawa, as they continue to strengthen their squad this summer. The Cottagers have had a good start to life in the Premier League, but they did lose their first game at the Emirates on Saturday. It came after a dramatic draw against Brentford and spirited draws against Liverpool and Wolves since being promoted to last term.

Marco Silva's team is now focusing on a 29-year-old Kurzawa, who did not appear for the French giants last season. Since playing nine minutes of football since the start of last season, the five-time Ligue 1 champion is not involved in PSG's plans. His most recent appearance came in the 1-0 Trophee des Champions victory over Lille in August 2021, 12 months ago. Kurzawa has also not been a member of the PSG squad for any of their Ligue 1 games so far this season.

Fulham's first talks with Marseille for striker Bamba Dieng have been held. Following the injury to loan signing Manor Solomon and Dieng, the Cottagers need reinforcements. Marco Silva's side has already closed five permanent contracts and two loan extensions in preparation for the Premier League season, but their summer market is far from finished.