Claimed to be one of the goalkeepers Chelsea were looking at to replace Courtois before they decided to spend €80m on Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao, Sergio Rico will still be going to London.
However, instead of heading to Stamford Bridge, the Sevilla shot stopper will be transferring to Craven Cottage, according to Cadena SER journalist Yago de Vega.
Taking to Twitter to reveal the information, the reporter explains Rico is expected to sign for Fulham on loan for the season, where he will join Fabri, who recently signed from Besiktas for just over £5m.
The deal taking him to London will not include an option to buy, meaning he will mostly likely be a stop gap, providing ample competition, until Slavisa Jokanovic finds adequate backup for his starter going forward.
The 24-year-old was in and out of the Sevilla first team under both Vincenzo Montella and Eduardo Berizzo last season, but still made 24 league appearances for the La Liga outfit.
