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Fulham 'closing in on Steven Benda signing'

Fulham 'closing in on Steven Benda signing'
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Fulham are reportedly on the verge of signing goalkeeper Steven Benda from Championship side Swansea City.

Fulham are reportedly close to signing Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda.

Marco Silva's side have started the final week of the transfer window with the addition of Timothy Castagne from Leicester City.

The Belgium international has returned to the Premier League signing a contract until the summer of 2027 with an option for a further year.

After completing their fourth summer signing of the transfer window, Fulham are understood to be close to making their fifth addition.

Bernd Leno in action for Fulham on August 20, 2022© Reuters

According to BBC Sport, the Cottagers are on the verge of signing German goalkeeper Benda from Championship side Swansea.

Fulham are keen to add to their goalkeeping department, which features current number one Bernd Leno and his deputy Marek Rodak.

Benda, who joined Swansea from 1860 Munich at the age of 18, spent time out on loan at Swindon Town in the 2019-20 season and Peterborough United in the second half of the 2021-22 campaign.

The goalkeeper started the 2022-23 season as Swansea's first-choice goalkeeper, keeping five clean sheets in 21 league appearances before sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Queens Park Rangers in January.

Fulham manager Marco Silva on April 22, 2023© Reuters

Benda is still recovering from the serious knee injury, and he may not be fully fit until the midway point of the season.

Despite working on his rehabilitation, Benda has reportedly undergone a medical and is set to be unveiled as a new Fulham player.

Fulham's summer business will not stop there, though, with Marco Silva looking to bolster their options in the final third.

The Cottagers have allegedly reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign Lucas Ocampos, leaving it up to the player to decide whether to make the move.

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