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We asked for your views on what you make of Alvaro Arbeloa's prospective appointment. Is his lack of experience a concern? Or is he the right man to follow on from Marco Silva?

Here are some of your comments:

PC: As the club tries to pivot to a more youth-based recruitment strategy, this move makes sense. Let's hope he can take Fulham to that next level. It's a big come-down from Real Madrid though, and a risk for both parties.

Maurice: A poor choice. Unproven at a high level, and has no Premier League experience. Just a gamble, with no plan from Mr Khan.

Joel: I am excited. He's a relatively unknown manager but look at Andoni Iraola and Keith Andrews - they've done very well, and I'd never heard of them before. Arbeloa is quite attacking, apparently a good man-manager and likes to use youth, and we have a good academy to pluck from. I wasn't excited about Silva and that turned out great. I was happy with the Claudio Ranieri appointment and that turned out bad. So let's give the guy a chance. I'm quite optimistic.

Derek: Arbeloa is absolutely the wrong appointment. He will not be able to handle the less talented players in our squad and his playing style demands very quick transition, which I feel we lack the quality to achieve. His ability to succeed may rely on the club's willingness to bring in 'his type' of player. I hope I'm wrong.

Robbie: Hopefully, he will bring that Spanish flair to the banks of the Thames, which will be exciting to watch. The experience might be minimal, but if he has learned from some of the best and can bring perhaps some of the younger Spanish footballing talent with him, then I feel he has a chance. I suspect Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford fans felt apprehensive about their respective recent manager appointments, but look what they've achieved.

Jonathan: This has sacked by Christmas written all over it! This is a last-minute, panicked hire. The club (Tony Khan) has admitted they thought Silva was staying, and they had no plan B. It's shambolic.

Bob: I think he will do well. He knows the Premier League as he's played in it. Of course, going from player to manager is a big step. More on his shoulders to get it right. The team need to believe in what they are being asked to do. He needs to find out the best course to steer. Get the team to change too many draws into wins.

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Fulham are in advanced talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.

The 43-year-old has spent his entire coaching career at Madrid, working his way up from the youth teams to the interim manager position last season having replaced incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso midway through the campaign.

As a player, he had two spells at Madrid and also played in the Premier League for both Liverpool and West Ham.

What do you make of Arbeloa's prospective appointment? Is his lack of experience a concern? Or is he the right man to follow on from Silva?

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We asked for your views on who you think Fulham should keep, loan or sell.

Here are some of your comments:

Oliver: Keep - Jonah Kusi-Asare, as we are short of strikers. Loan - Rodrigo Muniz so he can rebuild his confidence away from the pressure of Premier League. Sell - Emile Smith Rowe, as he has not lived up to potential while Josh King has impressed.

Ali: Keep - Muniz, as without Raul Jimenez he will be aiming to cement his place in the starting XI. Jorge Cuenca, an honourable shout as well. Loan - tough, as our squad is so small. Luke Harris at the moment as we have no depth, no-one should be leaving, but maybe one of the kids like Farhaan Ali Wahid after a great season in PL2. Sell - I personally don't think we should sell anyone bar incomings, but Sasa Lukic was pretty shocking anytime he touched the football pitch this season and we should cash in on him while we can.

Rob: Keep - Luke Harris needs to given a chance. Loan - Seth Ridgeon, give him a season in the Championship - he is the future. Sell - Muniz, nice fella but can't hit a barn door.

Joel: Keep - Calvin Bassey. Power, pace and energy, and can pop up with a goal here and there. Loan - Kusi-Asare. if we make the loan permanent, be good to see him get some real minutes and see how he progresses. Sell - Joachim Andersen. Too slow, too many mistakes! Becoming a liability, sadly.

George: Keep - Cuenca should be kept. Always looks solid and provides cover in multiple positions. Loan - Steven Benda should be loaned. Continue getting experience ahead of potential number one spot following year. Sell - Smith-Rowe should be sold. Never lived up to the hope he promised, value dropping every game he plays.

Fulham and United States left-back Antonee Robinson, 28, is being viewed by Manchester United as a possible signing for next season. (Sky Sports), external

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Change is inevitable at football clubs during the summer months and we want to ask you something specific about Fulham's squad.

Tell us:

• One player who has been on the fringes who should be kept and why?

• One player who should be loaned out

• One player who should be sold

We would love names and reasons for all three - get in touch with your views using this form.

Fulham are interested in signing Nigeria midfielder Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan following the 27-year-old's season-long loan at Craven Cottage, but are trying to negotiate a smaller fee. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Fulham are weighing up whether to trigger the £8m release clause of Ipswich head coach Kieran McKenna, who leads their list of candidates to replace Marco Silva. (Talksport, external)

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Fulham remain in the hunt for Marco Silva's long-term replacement amid suggestions that Kieran McKenna is the frontrunner.

However, it is understood that any deal to appoint the Ipswich Town manager is complicated by a number of significant costs.

The first is a compensation fee, thought to be around £8m, payable to Ipswich, which would be likely to reduce Fulham's transfer budget for next season.

There are also his wage demands, which are among the highest in the Premier League, as well as the added expense of bringing in his backroom staff.

A number of BBC Sport sources believe Fulham have shown interest without making formal contact with the Suffolk club, but there are questions over whether the overall cost will prove prohibitive.

At Ipswich, there is a mixture of optimism that he will stay, but also uncertainty over the possibility that he could effectively leave if the right figures are hit.

It was a similar situation when Bournemouth opted for former Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose over McKenna after Andoni Iraola announced he would leave the south coast at the end of the season.

Sources at Fulham have been approached for further clarity but have so far been cautious about outlining their managerial search.

The situation follows Silva's decision to join Portuguese side Benfica at the end of his contract at Craven Cottage, having turned down a competitive offer to remain in the role.

Meanwhile, BBC Sport has previously reported that Fulham hold some interest in Coventry City boss Frank Lampard.

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The future of Kieran McKenna was a talking point on the latest episode of The Blue Hour, a show on all things Ipswich Town from BBC Radio Suffolk.

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Michael wrote: It's not all about money, Kieran is a nice bloke and Town will have him for a few more years. His roots are established and it would be a shame to see him go. There's no chance. And he has a good chance of keeping Town in the league.

Dave offered: Why would he go to Fulham? A sideways move at best. I'd understand if it was Spurs or Manchester United. Fulham are a mid-table team. With the ambition of our owners, I can see us staying in the league for a few more years and building on that for future European challenges - just look at Sunderland. He is loved here at the club and it can only get better. At Fulham he'd have to start again and build up any momentum.

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The countdown to the World Cup is well and truly on, so here's a reminder of the Cottagers selected to represent their countries from 11 June to 19 July.

The expanded 48-team competition is set to be the biggest in history, with the United States, Canada and Mexico hosting.

Fulham's World Cup contingent:

• Sander Berge (Norway)

• Oscar Bobb (Norway)

• Timothy Castagne (Belgium)

• Luc de Fougerolles (Canada)

• Issa Diop (Morocco)

• Antonee Robinson (United States)

This list doesn't include Raul Jimenez (Mexico) following his release by the club.

Take a dive into each of the 48 squads here

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We asked for your views on Fulham's decision to release striker Raul Jimenez when his contract expires at the end of June, but offer a new deal to winger Harry Wilson.

Here are some of your replies:

Rob: Jimenez has been superb, a real favourite. It is a shame to see him go, we will miss him. Wilson won't be as much of a loss. Three months of quality out of five years won't be missed. It is a shame he couldn't have signed a one-year contract extension so we could command a fee for him.

Quinn: Jimenez has been brilliant, so my best wishes go to him. It would be great to keep Wilson. He hasn't been as 'on fire' since Wales failed to make the World Cup, but he will get his mojo back. He deserves to do whatever is best for him.

Aaron: I rate Jimenez, but I think if we are signing Ricardo Pepi from PSV then he is less needed. He is an incredible asset to the team, he is of Premier League quality and he takes a great penalty! We must keep Wilson. I'm hoping he has learned from coming from Liverpool himself and from what has happened to Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho. Going to a bigger team does not mean your career will progress or you will get much game time.

John: Here we go again - moving good committed players on and bringing players in on the last day of the transfer window!

Robert: I would've loved Jimenez to get another year as he has been fantastic for Fulham, but we do need to bring younger players into the club. Wilson is different, he is a very important player who can create a goal from nothing. However, it has to be said, the last year of his contract was the best of the five years he has been at Fulham.

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Striker Raul Jimenez is set to leave Fulham when his contract expires at the end of June - though the Whites have offered a new deal to winger Harry Wilson.

Jimenez, 35, has scored 31 goals in 115 for Fulham since joining from Wolves in 2023.

The Mexico international, who is preparing for the World Cup in North America, is one of 14 players expected to leave Craven Cottage. Others on the list with first-team experience are Steven Benda and Devan Tanton.

Wilson, 29, joined Fulham initially on loan from Liverpool in 2021 and enjoyed an impressive 2025-26 campaign, ending as the Whites' top scorer with 10 goals in 36 league games.

What do you make of Fulham's decision to let go of Jimenez? Is it the right time to end his time at the club, or could he still be a useful option up front?

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We asked for your views on what one thing needs to change at Fulham before the new campaign and why.

Here are some of your comments:

Paul: Sign Kieran McKenna and Liam Delap - the two most underrated men in the Premier League.

Graham: I feel that we need a new manager that will put some fire back into the side. We have some good players that need a manager to push them to believe in themselves and win more games. If available, Thomas Frank would be a good fit, closely followed by Oliver Glasner or Mauricio Pochettino. Either of these managers would certainly want to bring in a centre forward that would could improve our scoring abilities. Come on you Whites, win a trophy next season.

Oliver: We need a manager and a striker, Thomas Frank and Ivan Toney would do for starters.

Dave: For a start we need an experienced manager, preferably one that's managed in the Premier League! Two new midfielders, two new strikers, two full-backs! Unload Smith Rowe, Harrison Reed, see if we can get a good price for Andersen and replace with another class centre-back. We may have a chance of Europe next season.

Andy: Urgency. We do everything slowly every year. Recruitment, negotiations, even releasing the new kit. I have no idea why we're consistently the slowest club in the league to get anything done, but we are and every summer we end up with new players not being able to start games until October because they arrived too late to be up to speed.

Bob: All respect to Kieran McKenna but we need the best proven Premier League manager we can get. We also need to get these players' contracts that have expired sorted urgently. No point in waiting and then losing them. We do need to freshen the side up in some positions. Again, not waiting, do the groundwork now. There are some very good players being made available now.

Robert: We desperately need a forward who will get 15-plus goals a season. We also need a player who can make goals and score a few as well. If we can get two such players and replace Silva with a more attacking manager, we will be fine next season.

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With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading into the tournament.

Which clubs have the most players?

Looking just at the 20 clubs that made up the 2025-26 Premier League, only this season's top three have more players at the World Cup than Conference League winners Crystal Palace (12).

Including players out on loan over the season, Sunderland remarkably have as many representatives on the global stage as Chelsea and Liverpool (11), showing just how globe-trotting their recruitment was following promotion last summer.

The majority of Brentford, Everton and Leeds' squads can put their feet up and recharge their batteries for next season, with those clubs sending just four players each.

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The 2026-27 Premier League season will be here before we know it, with the first matches taking place on Saturday, 22 August.

We have a simple question for you - what one thing needs to change at your club before the new campaign and why?

It can be a player, manager, ticketing issue, owner, or wider change.

Let us know in detail here

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Following the news of Marco Silva's exit, we wanted to know who you would like to become Fulham's next head coach.

Whether the hierarchy pick a free agent or someone already tied to a club, it looks like they will have "big boots to fill" at Craven Cottage.

Here are some of your picks:

Robert: We need someone with Premier League experience. It would be lovely if it was Oliver Glasner, but I think that is highly unlikely. Honestly, I think Mauricio Pochettino would be a great fit - obviously after the World Cup.

Nigel: There has been a rumour doing the rounds that Pochettino is a Fulham fan. He has been seen at the Cottage a few times, and has even been seen talking to Shahid Khan, which may be explained by him being a Fulham fan if that's actually true. But, either way, if there is any chance of getting him - Fulham fan or not - that would be a pretty high-quality appointment, I reckon!

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Tim: Glasner would be a dream, but I can't think why he would be attracted to Fulham. Thomas Frank's football would work with our squad, but the fans won't like it. We should avoid Liam Rosenior. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be an interesting, left-field pick, if he can be convinced it is a worthwhile project.

Mark: How about Arne Slot?

Martyn: Khan said: "We will soon appoint a new leader in a timely but deliberate manner, who will meet the expectations of our fans throughout the world." That can only mean one thing - Scott Parker is coming back.

Russ: Big boots to fill. Let's hope the club uses this moment to take a step forward and not a step backwards.

Sam: A Premier League-proven appointment is a must, for both stability and a higher chance of going one step further (European qualification). A post-World Cup Pochettino would be my pick!

Morgan: Fulham should sign Glasner. He has proven himself with Palace and if Khan and the board is truly ambitious to take Fulham to the next level - this would be a significant signal of intent.

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Fulham owner Shahid Khan has promised fans the club will look to appoint a new manager "in a timely but deliberate manner", following the announcement of Marco Silva's departure.

The billionaire promised to take the Cottagers to "the next level" after purchasing the club from Mohamed Al Fayed in purchasing the club from Mohamed Al Fayed in July 2013.

After a few seasons bouncing between the Premier League and the Championship, the club has sustained its top-flight status since promotion in 2021-22 under Silva.

In a statement published by Fulham, external, Khan said: "Marco Silva leaves our club with my gratitude and best wishes.

"We were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game and we have accordingly prepared for this moment.

"The talent in our squad, our historic home ground of Craven Cottage, our faithful supporters and my commitment to backing the club, all make Fulham an extraordinarily attractive destination for an incoming head coach.

"We will soon appoint a new leader in a timely but deliberate manner, who will meet the standards of our club and expectations of our fans throughout the world."

Which manager - whether a free agent or tied to a club - would pique your interest? And what is the reasoning behind your pick?

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Marco Silva has said "Fulham will always be in my heart" as it was announced he will leave the club following a five-year stay at Craven Cottage.

The head coach joined the Cottagers on a three-year contract upon their relegation to the Championship in July 2021, before securing their immediate return to the Premier League in April 2022.

With his current deal set expire this month, the 48-year-old has decided to move on, and is close to an agreement with Benfica.

In an open letter published by Fulham, external, Silva said: "After five years, our journey together comes to an end. I leave with a feeling I was told when I first arrived - that Fulham is a family.

"The players will be left with great memories and moments that we shared together through our hard work.

"To our fans - I asked you from day one to always be with us and that is what you did these past five years. We achieved a lot together.

"My staff and I always felt your support. It will never be forgotten.

"Fulham will always be in my heart and, sooner or later, I will be back at Craven Cottage."