Willian waves to fans during Fulham's US pre-season tour. Credit: Getty Images/Tim Nwachukwu
Fulham winger Willian was targeted by Saudi club Al Shabaab just two weeks after signing a new contract with Craven Cottage.
On July 17, Willian tied his future with Fulham by signing a new one-year deal. after an impressive first season at the club last year.
But he has already been approached by Al Shabaab about a profitable move to Saudi Arabia that will reportedly double his current salary.
< p>Fulham have yet to receive any offers for Willian and it is presumed they are expecting. If the 34-year-old leaves the club this summer, he will have to pay a transfer fee.
After signing a new contract last month, Willian said: » I am completely happy. Delighted to sign with Fulham for another year.
“Delighted to continue the work I did last season with all my teammates and the whole club. I think this club can do even better this season, so I'm excited to continue this amazing adventure.»
The sudden rise in popularity of the Saudi Pro League has been a constant headache for Fulham this season. in the summer, star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and head coach Marco Silva have also received big offers in recent weeks.
Silva turned down a £40m offer from Al Ahli and committed his future to Fulham, but uncertainty remains over Mitrovic.
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The 28-year-old has made it clear he wants to join Al Hilal, but Fulham turned down several offers this summer. Mitrovic did not feature in any of Fulham's pre-season tour of the US.
Fulham added two new additions to their first team this summer, with defender Calvin Bassey joining from Ajax. in a deal worth around £20m and striker Raul Jimenez signed for Wolves for around £5m.
Fulham are interested in adding another winger this summer and Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea are known to be the target.
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