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title: "Fulham: Journalist shares update on Issa Diop deal"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Fulham News"
published: "2022-08-06T06:05:01Z"
modified: "2022-08-06T06:05:01Z"
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# Fulham: Journalist shares update on Issa Diop deal

**Reliable journalist [Alan Nixon](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko) has revealed that Issa Diop is still very much a target for [Fulham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/fulham-fc-news/) this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Fulham enter talks

The 25-year-old has enjoyed a somewhat successful [four-year](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/issa-diop/transfers/spieler/272622) spell in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) with West Ham United, but has recently found opportunities hard to come by.

This has seen the centre-back being linked with a move away from the London Stadium, with the Cottagers, alongside French outfit Lyon, credited with an [interest](https://onefootball.com/en/news/fulham-pushing-to-sign-issa-diop-from-west-ham-35404435).

Earlier in the window, it was widely [reported](https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/fulham/fulham-in-talks-with-premier-league-man-as-striker-heads-out-the-exit-door-3765851) that Marco Silva’s side had opened talks with the Irons regarding a potential switch, though nothing has progressed much since.

### The Latest: Fulham still keen on Diop

Asked during a fan Q&A on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1555154672624738305?s=21&t=gOc2_lWmuCI2crFo0s13YQ) whether Fulham were still in for Diop, Nixon responded:

“One of a few options … that include Vestergaard …”

### The Verdict: Ideal candidate

Silva is believed to be [prioritising](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11068823/Fulham-seek-new-centre-options-inquiring-Malang-Sarr-Jannick-Vestergaard-Issa-Diop.html) signing a new centre-back before the end of the window, and with Diop being a player that Fulham have held a long-standing interest in, you’d imagine that he’d be the one at the top of the boss’ wish-list.

The Frenchman, [dubbed](https://m.allfootballapp.com/amp/news/EPL/Diop-laughs-off-Mourinho-praise-I-dont-know-what-he-means/866096) a ‘monster’ by AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho, only made ten starts for the Hammers last season, but averaged 3.2 clearances and won 1.2 of his aerial duels per match, via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/300359/History/Issa-Diop), highlighting the instant impact he can make.

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Standing at 6 foot 3, the Frenchman could also add some much-needed height to the Portuguese’s backline as he prepares his side for their exciting campaign back in the top flight.