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Fri 20 June 2025 18:09, UK
Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice reacted to a message from Fulham winger Alex Iwobi.
The Nigerian international enjoyed the most productive campaign of his career so far last season, netting nine goals and assisting six for the Whites in the Premier League.
Iwobi’s ability to play multiple positions at a high level made him a crucial part of in-demand Marco Silva’s Fulham side.
Naturally a winger, the 29-year-old spent parts of last season in a more central role and even appeared at right wing-back against his former side Arsenal.
The ex-Gunner has developed a habit of showing up in big games for the Whites, as Iwobi tormented Reece James when the two West London rivals met.
And following a season that saw Fulham register their highest ever points total in a Premier League season, the Nigerian star is now taking some time to rest and recover, as the Cottagers eye a place in Europe next season.
Marco Silva is one of the Premier League’s most sought-after managers. Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media
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Alex Iwobi shares ‘overseas’ message with Fulham fans
Following a successful season, Iwobi took to Instagram to share a plethora of photos, captioned: “A Breeze, Overseas. With Small Steeze.”
The post was liked by Arsenal stars Saka and Rice, showing their support for the talented Fulham man.
Fulham looking to hold onto stars despite interest
Football Insider Verdict
The most crucial move Fulham needed to make this summer was staving off interest from other clubs in Silva.
So far, so good. Tottenham, Al-Hilal, and Juventus were seemingly the front-runners for the ex-Everton boss, but all of those clubs have now hired alternative options.
Leeds made a bid of £32m for Rodrigo Muniz, but that has also been rejected and the Brazilian will likely feature in a starting role next season, unless another striker is signed.
Speaking of, after keeping hold of Silva, it would be astonishing and downright silly if owner Shahid Khan failed to adequately back the Portuguese manager in the transfer window.
Fulham were within touching distance of qualification for European football for much of last season, before running out of steam and falling short.
With a few signings and a more fleshed-out squad, Silva is capable of returning the Cottagers to continental football for the first time in nearly two decades, and the Whites’ ownership must not miss their window to do exactly that.
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