Fulham still keen on Premier League duo despite having opening bids rejected as Aston Villa eye Lutsharel Geertruida and Tottenham midfielder
- Fulham have had a £20m offer rejected for Crystal Palace’s Joachim Andersen
- The Cottagers also recently had a bid turned down for Aston Villa’s Diego Carlos
- Aston Villa are interested in both Lutsharel Geertruida and Giovani Lo Celso
Fulham have had a £20million bid rejected for Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.
Palace value the 28-year-old Denmark international at £40m.
Fulham also had a bid rejected for Aston Villa centre back Diego Carlos, 31, last week but talks are continuing.
Meanwhile, Villa are keen on 24-year-old Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida, who can play at right back or as a central defender and has been capped 11 times by the Netherlands.
Villa have interest in Tottenham attacking midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, 28, as well.
Crystal Palace’s asking price for Joachim Andersen is £40m after Fulham offered £20m
Fulham are also interested in Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos, pictured during pre-season
Feyenoord and Netherlands defender Lutsharel Geertruida is among Aston Villa’s targets
Villa are also keen on Tottenham and Argentina attacking midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, 28
After finishing fourth in last season’s Premier League, Villa have had a busy summer in the transfer market.
Ian Maatsen, Amadou Onana, Jaden Philogene, Ross Barkley, Enzo Barrenechea, Samuel Iling-Junior, Lewis Dobbin and Cameron Archer have all arrived at Villa Park as part of a summer spree costing more than £135m.
Villa have recouped a similar amount through player sales, with the likes of Moussa Diaby, Douglas Luiz and Omari Kellyman all moving on for significant fees.
Fulham have been much less active in the summer window so far.
Three players have joined the Cottagers, in Ryan Sessegnon, Emile Smith Rowe and Jorge Cuenca, while Joao Palhinha, Tim Ream and Kieron Bowie have departed.
