Silva says Smith Rowe’s ‘desire’ convinced him to break Fulham record
Forward signed for fee that could hit £34mFulham also looking to replace João Palhinha
Marco Silva has revealed that Emile Smith Rowe’s “desire and passion” to join Fulham convinced him to press ahead with the signing of the forward from Arsenal for a club-record fee that could rise to £34m.
Smith Rowe has already scored twice in pre-season for Fulham as they prepare to travel to Old Trafford on Fridaytomorrow night for the opening match of the Premier League season against Manchester United. The 24-year-old, who was also wanted by Crystal Palace, found the net in friendlies against Hoffenheim and Sevilla as he begins to settle into life in west London.
