Fulham agree club-record deal for Shakhtar Donetsk wonderkid
Fulham have agreed a fee with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian winger Kevin, talkSPORT understands. The deal for the 22-year-old is worth a club record £34.6million fee. Fulham have agreed a deal with Shakhtar to sign winger KevinGetty The Brazilian is yet to agree personal terms with the Cottagers ahead of a moveGetty Kevin is yet to agree personal terms with the Cottagers, though, despite the clubs striking a deal. He would become Marco Silva’s second signing of the transfer window. Goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte’s arrival in July remains the club’s only business so far this summer. Fulham have until 7pm on Monday to complete the signing of Kevin. The Premier League’s summer window closes slightly earlier this season compared to the usual 11pm deadline in previous years. Kevin’s arrival would also see Fulham break their transfer record for the second successive season. Emile Smith Rowe currently represents their biggest-ever fee after he joined the club from Arsenal last summer. The midfielder signed from the Gunners in a deal worth £27.5million. Kevin joined Shakhtar in January 2024 from Palmeiras in his native Brazil. He has since scored 17 goals and provided ten assists in 57 appearances across all competitions for the club. Silva is looking to make just his second signing of the summer transfer windowGetty Kevin would become the club’s record signing in a deal worth £34.6millionGetty His tally includes five goals in as many matches already this term after featuring in Europa League and Conference League qualifying. As for Fulham, they suffered their first defeat of the new season on Saturday. The Cottagers were controversially beaten by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after Josh King’s opener was ruled out. It followed draws with Brighton and Manchester United in their opening two matches. Silva on Fulham transfers Silva address his side’s transfer business prior to their London derby against the Blues. Asked about potentially making three signings before Monday, he told reporters: “There’s nothing very close right now. Fulham's record signings “As a manager, I think we don’t have any other option but to do it because otherwise we won’t be in the condition to play in the Premier League. I think we have wasted a lot of time.” Fulham are next in action at home to Leeds on September 13 following the international break. That match at Craven Cottage could see Kevin make his debut if he completes a move to the club before the transfer deadline.

Fulham have agreed a fee with Shakhtar Donetsk for Brazilian winger Kevin, talkSPORT understands.
The deal for the 22-year-old is worth a club record £34.6million fee.
Kevin is yet to agree personal terms with the Cottagers, though, despite the clubs striking a deal.
He would become Marco Silva’s second signing of the transfer window.
Goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte’s arrival in July remains the club’s only business so far this summer.
Fulham have until 7pm on Monday to complete the signing of Kevin.
The Premier League’s summer window closes slightly earlier this season compared to the usual 11pm deadline in previous years.
Kevin’s arrival would also see Fulham break their transfer record for the second successive season.
Emile Smith Rowe currently represents their biggest-ever fee after he joined the club from Arsenal last summer.
The midfielder signed from the Gunners in a deal worth £27.5million.
Kevin joined Shakhtar in January 2024 from Palmeiras in his native Brazil.
He has since scored 17 goals and provided ten assists in 57 appearances across all competitions for the club.
His tally includes five goals in as many matches already this term after featuring in Europa League and Conference League qualifying.
As for Fulham, they suffered their first defeat of the new season on Saturday.
The Cottagers were controversially beaten by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after Josh King’s opener was ruled out.
It followed draws with Brighton and Manchester United in their opening two matches.
Silva on Fulham transfers
Silva address his side’s transfer business prior to their London derby against the Blues.
Asked about potentially making three signings before Monday, he told reporters: “There’s nothing very close right now.
Fulham's record signings
“As a manager, I think we don’t have any other option but to do it because otherwise we won’t be in the condition to play in the Premier League. I think we have wasted a lot of time.”
Fulham are next in action at home to Leeds on September 13 following the international break.
That match at Craven Cottage could see Kevin make his debut if he completes a move to the club before the transfer deadline.