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Fulham nears Andrei Ratiu deal before Tuesday deadline

8/30/2026

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Fulham are negotiating to sign Romania defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano after he agreed personal terms.
Fulham hope to pay less than Ratiu’s €25m (£21.4m) release clause but can trigger it.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Marco Silva, wants the signing before Tuesday night deadline.
Nottingham Forest have also contacted Rayo Vallecano.
Fulham currently lead the race for Ratiu.

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Fulham are negotiating to sign Romania defender Andrei Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano after he agreed personal terms.
Fulham hope to pay less than Ratiu’s €25m (£21.4m) release clause but can trigger it.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Marco Silva, wants the signing before Tuesday night deadline.
Nottingham Forest have also contacted Rayo Vallecano.
Fulham currently lead the race for Ratiu.