Fulham and David Lopez has managed to turn into a saga in just a few days.
First there were vague claims of interest from the Premier League club. Then there’d been an offer, rejected. Then another offer, also rejected. And then Espanyol spoke out and had a pop at the Cottagers.
Espanyol’s Roger Guasch said yesterday, when quizzed about Fulham trying to sign the defender: “If someone is interested, they should come with the clause or around it. But, if the offer is €8m, they do not take us seriously. It’s a lack of respect to the club.”
Perhaps the La Liga club should go by that rule when approaching their own targets.
Anyway, on Saturday Catalan newspaper Sport explain Espanyol want Lopez to continue with them.
There’s been repeated talk of a potential renewal, but Espanyol have dragged their feet having previously assured their player of an imminent better deal. What was that about respect?
The club’s new coach Rubi is quoted as explaining Lopez “isn’t sad” but wants the situation resolved “as soon as possible”.
Sport reckon Fulham’s offer was €12m, other figures have been pushed elsewhere.
