fulhamHopes of signing Malik Tillman from Bayer Leverkusen this summer may have been boosted as he admits his time at the German side is over.
Sport Bild report on Forward todayWhat could be a busy summer for Leverkusen when it comes to departures.
Tillman wants to leave Leverkusen
The newspaper reports that Leverkusen paid €117m for Malik Tillman and several other signings last summer. But they have hardly been used at all by manager Kasper Hjulmand this season.
This is being considered as a clear indication of how poor coordination is between the German club and the manager. And this summer there will be consequences.
Many of the players who were contracted are 'dissatisfied' and are seriously considering walking out. The club is also considering promoting players. In fact, sporting director Simon Rolfes has hinted at this in recent comments.
He said, "There will be a shakeup in the team this summer. We are trying to inject some new energy and strengthen the team."
A lot will depend on the new manager, but Malik Tillman has 'pretty much closed the book' on his Leverkusen tenure. This information has already been given to the club management. The 23-year-old wants to use this World Cup skip to strengthen his market position.
Fulham expressed interest
Sport Bild report that Fulham have already 'expressed interest' in signing him this summer. Leverkusen are open to a deal if they can recoup the €35m they paid to PSV Eindhoven last summer.
This matches recent reports Sports witnesses have covered up the player. The last of them, last month, said Fulham were tempting the player with a move to the Premier League.
Now it appears that the American has taken the decision and wants out. The question is whether those in charge at Craven Cottage want to pay the €35m asking fee. If they're up for it, it's a deal that could be done quickly in the coming months.
