Fulham are being linked with a number of potential January moves, with Monza forward Gustavo Varela the latest name to be scouted. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to four possible arrivals and one potential exit. The hottest storyline right now is about long-running defensive target Chibuike Nwaiwu. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the Cottagers.
Gustavo Varela
On Monday, it was reported that representatives from Fulham were present at the Saturday match at the Renato Dall’Ara to monitor Gustavo Varela. Varela is a 21-year-old Portuguese forward for Monza who has gained increasing interest after he scored nine goals in his first nine starts in Serie A. Fulham was among several Premier League clubs in attendance, which also included Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Brighton, and Brentford, while scouts from RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid were also at the game. It has been reported that wider interest in the striker's development has come from Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan, and it is also understood that Arsenal have been impressed by his form. Varela moved to Monza from Benfica II in July 2026 for a fee reported to be between €2.5 million and €3.5 million and has a contract that runs until June 2030. The forward has earned 7 caps and scored 4 goals for the U21 team of Portugal, and his market value on Transfermarkt is currently €5.0M. According to reports from Italian media in October 2026, the player was valued at approximately €15 million.
Jacobo Ramon
According to Nicolo Schira on Sunday, Fulham and Chelsea are both monitoring Jacobo Ramon, a 21-year-old Spanish centre-back for Como. Ramon joined the Italian club from Real Madrid in July 2025 for a reported €2.5 million and his contract runs until June 2030. Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €45 million, while reports from October 2026 suggested Como would not sell for under €50 million. The defender has 5 caps and 2 goals for the Spain U21 team.
Chibuike Nwaiwu
Fulham continues to monitor Chibuike Nwaiwu after failing to sign him during the last summer transfer window. According to an Africafoot report on Sunday, the London club's interest persists with a possible move during the winter transfer window. A source close to the case told the outlet that the interest has always been present and an agreement could not be concluded in the summer due to replacement and transfer problems. The player, who is valued at 18 million euros on Transfermarkt, feels good at his current club and may finish the season there, as Trabzonspor is not eager to let him go. This followed reports in the English press on Saturday which stated that Fulham is preparing to add the 23-year-old defender to their squad and is considering making an official offer to Trabzonspor in January.
Calvin Bassey
Fulham's 26-year-old defender, Calvin Bassey, is being monitored by several clubs, according to a Friday update. His performances have attracted growing interest from clubs including RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Inter Milan, while Newcastle United and Everton have also been monitoring him. Manchester United are also monitoring the Nigerian international, and TEAMtalk understands that their interest is increasing. Bassey, who joined Fulham in July 2023, has a contract set to expire in the summer, but the club has an option to extend it by another year and is keen to agree to new terms. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €28M.
Tiago Gabriel
On Saturday, Tuttomercato reported that Lecce's Portuguese centre-back Tiago Gabriel is valued at between €25 and €30 million, with strong competition for him from Milan, Fiorentina, and the English clubs Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Bournemouth. A day earlier, Team Talk reported that Fulham admire the defender, made enquiries for him earlier in the year, and remain alert to any opportunity in January. According to that report, Lecce are prepared to sell in the January window if the right offer arrives and would consider the highest bidder, with an expected fee of approximately €25-30 million.
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