Fulham have been interested in a late deal for AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori but they are also trying to sign another defender.
Earlier on Tuesday, Sport Witness covered the London club’s interest in the Englishman. They made an offer for him and the player was carefully evaluating the idea of joining Alvaro Arbeloa’s side.
At the same time, Fulham were also in the chase for Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel. They were competing for his signature with AC Milan, who also want a defensive signing.
Some clarity about a possible deal is now emerging.
Arbeloa’s side in the lead
Gazzetta dello Sport report that these are hot hours for Lecce. They are working on several fronts and one of them concerns Gabriel, who impressed in the 2025/26 campaign.
Today, they met Jorge Mendes’ close collaborator Ruben Saavedra. This was an attempt to understand their plans, with the super-agent trying to find a new club for the defender.
The newspaper believe Fulham are currently in the lead for the defender. Milan are in the background and are ‘far behind’ in the chase.
This could be mainly because Lecce demand no less than €25m to sell the Portuguese. This price is more favourable for the London side, with Lecce also having identified a replacement for their young centre-back.
Transfer dominos in full swing
Fulham would be unlikely to sign both players and the situations of both Tomori and Gabriel are connected. If Arbeloa’s side push for the Rossoneri outcast, it will hand Milan the chance to sign the Lecce talent.
But it is clear that the 21-year-old would offer better value. He has a higher ceiling and his career is going in the right direction. The same can’t be said for Tomori, who has declined in the last two seasons.
That is why Fulham should prioritise a move for Gabriel, even if he costs a bit more.
