Fulham submitted an offer of approximately £20 million, which is nearly €23 million, for 20-year-old Moroccan central defender Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal. The bid was judged insufficient and was immediately rejected by the Rennes management. Despite the refusal, the London club's interest remains, though they are still considering whether to make another attempt. Aït Boudlal, who is under contract until 2028, has also attracted interest from Liverpool, but Rennes intends to keep their young defender for as long as possible.