Fulham line up Boumsong? Tuesday 8 January, 2008
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Fulham are being linked with a swoop for Juventus’ French international defender Jean-Alain Boumsong.
New Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson has strong Italian connections having spent years with Inter and is believed to be discussing a possible offer for the 28-year-old.
Boumsong made 33 appearances in the Old Lady’s Serie B promotion campaign, but he has been sidelined by injury problems and slipped down the pecking order in Turin.
The Cameroon-born giant has 22 France caps, but he is widely regarded as surplus to requirements in Claudio Ranieri’s squad.
Having played for Rangers and Newcastle the 28-year-old knows what to expect from life in Britain and may opt to quit Serie A, despite reported interest from Lazio.
Boumsong arrived at Juventus in August 2006 for around £3.3m, but he could leave for half that amount.
However, Fulham may have to outbid Greek giants Olympiacos who have reportedly asked Juve for information on the unsettled stopper’s future.
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Fulham are being linked with a swoop for Juventus’ French international defender Jean-Alain Boumsong.
New Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson has strong Italian connections having spent years with Inter and is believed to be discussing a possible offer for the 28-year-old.
Boumsong made 33 appearances in the Old Lady’s Serie B promotion campaign, but he has been sidelined by injury problems and slipped down the pecking order in Turin.
The Cameroon-born giant has 22 France caps, but he is widely regarded as surplus to requirements in Claudio Ranieri’s squad.
Having played for Rangers and Newcastle the 28-year-old knows what to expect from life in Britain and may opt to quit Serie A, despite reported interest from Lazio.
Boumsong arrived at Juventus in August 2006 for around £3.3m, but he could leave for half that amount.
However, Fulham may have to outbid Greek giants Olympiacos who have reportedly asked Juve for information on the unsettled stopper’s future.
