Slavisa Jokanovic has a tough task in his hands this summer as he now has to add enough quality to the squad at Craven Cottage to help the side compete with the best teams in the country next season. So it does not come as a surprise that Fulham are linked with some of the finest stars in the game for a move this summer.
One such player they are now interested in is Ludwig Augustinsson.
Born and brought up in Stockholm, the player moved out of Sweden for the first time with Danish side Copenhagen, back in 2015. In his two years at the club, he slowly established himself as an effective left-back, registering some impressive performances in the top flight.
He did enough in his time in Denmark to earn a call-up to the senior national side and Augustinsson turned into a first team star for Sweden in the World Cup recently. He played five games in Russia, also scoring a goal but failed to take his side past England in the quarterfinals. However, reports suggest that Fulham had scouts present, looking over the full-back during the game against England.
It is understood that Augustinsson has impressed the hierarchy at Craven Cottage, who are now ready to push ahead to try and sign him this summer. He is regarded as an alternative for Matt Targett, the Southampton man, who is no closer to joining the Cottagers.
Fulham are desperate to re-sign the 22-year old, who spent the last season on loan with the club in the Championship. He was crucial in Jokanovic’s plans as he made 18 league appearances, freeing up Ryan Sessegnon from his defensive duties. However, it is understood that the Saints are in no hurry to sell Targett, pushing Fulham into searching for alternatives.
Augustinsson, who joined Werder Bremen last summer, is now Fulham’s top transfer target for this summer. He is strong and athletic, can be effective in the air and is hard to beat on one-on-one situations. He is also an excellent crosser and at just 24, has a bright future ahead of him.
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He has no previous experience in England but has enough exposure at the highest level, to help him settle in at Craven Cottage quickly. He might not be the best option available in the transfer market for Jokanovic but if he failed to land Targett, Augustinsson is a decent alternative for the Southampton man.
