Meknes – Fulham remain determined to sign young Moroccan defender Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal from Rennes during the current summer transfer window, with the Premier League club preparing to submit a new bid for the player.
The English club previously submitted an initial proposal for the 20-year-old defender, but Rennes showed no desire to sell. The French side consider the young defender a key part of their project for the upcoming season and remain reluctant to let him go.
French outlet FootMercato reports that Fulham are preparing a fresh offer for the Moroccan defender, hoping a higher bid will convince Rennes to do business following their initial refusal.
After making 21 appearances across all competitions for Rennes last season, Aït Boudlal’s impressive performances have caught the eye of several clubs across Europe.
The same source indicates that the Moroccan defender is very keen on testing himself in the Premier League and remains fully open to a move to England during the current summer transfer window.
A graduate of the Mohammed VI Football Academy, Boudlal has already earned widespread recognition, highlighted by his recent nomination for the Golden Boy award.
Fulham are targeting the defender as a key long-term solution to reinforce their central defense following the departure of Issa Diop.
The Premier League club values his composure on the ball and tactical maturity, viewing the Golden Boy nominee as an ideal candidate to bring youth and long-term stability to their backline.
The ball is now in Fulham’s court as they prepare their improved bid, which could prove decisive in determining whether the promising Moroccan defender makes the switch to England this summer.
