Kagisho Dikgacoi is set to complete his medical with Fulham today.
Speaking in an interview with Kickoff.com from England yesterday afternoon, the Free State-born midfielder confirmed results of his trials with the English Premier League side.
“I started a medical test today and will complete it tomorrow. Everything has gone well and depending on the medical test I will sign soon,” Dikgacoi says.
It seems that Golden Arrows and Fulham have already agreed terms for the purchase of the South Africa midfielder.
Arrows confirmed on their website that a deal had already been agreed between the two clubs, stating, "Lamontville Golden Arrows and Fulham have reached an agreement on the bid for the South African international; the deal was confirmed this afternoon. Fulham also made arrangements to organise Dikgacoi's medical.
“Congratulations to Kagisho Dikgacoi for his accomplishments and for being the first-ever Golden Arrows player to sign in England, and not just to sign with any team, but with one of the top sides in England. On behalf of the entire Golden Arrows family, we wish you the best and good luck on your future.”
Source: Fulhamweb
Schwarzer, Zuberbuhler,
Stoor, Paintsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Baird, Kallio, Konchesky,
Andreasen, Bullard, Murphy, Davies, Gera, Gray,
Zamora, Nevland, Seol, Dempsey.
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson will wait to ensure that striker Bobby Zamora has recovered from the cold which prevented him from training on Thursday.
With striker Andy Johnson suspended after being sent off in the 2-1 home defeat by West Ham last week, Hodgson will choose between South Korean international Seol Ki-Hyeon, who played at the start of the season while the ex-Everton man was recovering from a thigh injury, United States midfielder Clint Dempsey and Norwegian striker Erik Nevland.
Hodgson has added Swedish right-back Fredrik Stoor and midfielder Julian Gray, who is on a one-year loan from Coventry, to the squad - minus Johnson - on duty against West Ham.
Carson, Kiely,
Zuiverloon, Hoefkens, Barnett, Donk, Olsson, Robinson, Cech, Pele,
Morrison, Greening, Koren, Valero,
Beattie, Moore, Miller, Bednar, MacDonald.
West Brom will be forced into one change from the side which won at Middlesbrough with midfielder Kim Do-Heon ruled out of the Fulham match with medial ligament damage.
Former Manchester City striker Ishmael Miller - still searching for his first goal of the campaign is in contention to replace Do-Heon in the starting line-up for Saturday's visit of the Cottagers in the Barclays Premier League.
Filipe Teixeira will not return, despite making a reserve team comeback after six months out with a knee problem in midweek. The Portuguese player is likely to be in contention when Albion are next in action, on October 18 at Manchester United.
Chris Brunt, Abdoulaye Meite and Neil Clement are all out.
Schwarzer, Zuberbuhler, Stockdale,
Stoor, Paintsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Baird, Kallio, Konchesky, Leijer,
Andreasen, Bullard, Murphy, Teymourian, Davies, Gera, Brown,
Zamora, Nevland, Johnson, Dempsey.
Manager Roy Hodgson has no other injury concerns ahead of the clash and will revert to his usual Premier League line-up after giving some fringe men run-outs at Burnley in the Carling Cup in midweek.
Striker Diomansy Kamara (knee) remains the only long-term absentee.
West Ham (from):
Green, Lastuvka,
Upson, Neill, Ilunga, Davenport, Lopez,
Parker, Etherington, Behrami, Faubert, Noble, Mullins, Reid, Collison,
Boa Morte, Di Michele, Sears, Cole.
Bellamy has made just one substitute appearance this season due to a groin injury - scoring in the 4-1 win against Blackburn - while Cole sat out the midweek Carling Cup defeat at Watford with a minor ankle knock.
Calum Davenport could also return to the squad but Dean Ashton is out with an ankle injury which requires investigative surgery next week.
Blackburn snatched a late winner after boss Paul Ince made a series of attacking substitutions in a bruising encounter with Fulham at Ewood Park.
With the game looking like it was drifting towards a draw, Roque Santa Cruz nodded into the path of substitute Matt Derbyshire in the 84th minute.
And he met the headed pass with a crisp finish to seal all three points.
Brett Emerton rattled the frame of Mark Schwarzer's goal just before half-time and the visitors had few real chances. Read More
Source: BBCSports
Goals from Zoltan Gera and Bobby Zamora helped steer an impressive Fulham to victory over Bolton at Craven Cottage.
Hungary international Gera put the home side in front as he swept home a half-volley from the edge of the area.
Zamora had a goal ruled out for a foul on Jussi Jaaskelainen, but he made it 2-0 as he turned smartly before burying the ball in for his first Fulham goal.
Gera hit the bar as Fulham looked to be cruising to victory, but Kevin Davies headed in late on for the visitors.
The goal from Davies made the scoreline look more respectable for Bolton, who had been outplayed for most of the match, and the winning margin could, and perhaps should, have been greater as the visitors rarely threatened their hosts.
Source: BBC
The Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has announced his retirement from football. Although Niemi had planned to end his career at the end of his current contract, which runs out next summer, a wrist injury that would have prevented him from training for two months prompted the Finn to quit the game with immediate effect.
The 36-year-old, who was capped 67 times by his country, also played for Southampton, Rangers and Hearts, spending almost 11 years in the British game following his move from FC Copenhagen. He made the switch to Fulham in January 2006, appearing 62 times during his two-and-half years at Craven Cottage.
"I would like to thank everyone because it's really been a privilege playing in Britain," he said. "I don't think people here realise how wonderful the atmosphere is and what football means to people.
"When you come from abroad to a different culture, it really strikes you. The pressure is amazing; every single game feels like a big game. The atmosphere at games was one of my favourite things. Even if sometimes you'd hear things coming from behind the goal, it's fine. British people have a great sense of humour, they come to the games, support their teams and it really is special for any foreign player."
Niemi revealed that he hopes to be involved in coaching Finland at some point but intends to spend time with his family in the immediate future.
Source: Guardian
Fulham have snapped up Sunderland midfielder Dickson Etuhu for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old Nigeria international has penned a three-year deal with Roy Hodgson's men.
Etuhu feels there are exciting times in store of the Craven Cottage outfit and is just delighted to be part of it.
"It feels great to have signed for Fulham," Etuhu told the club's official website. "These are exciting times at the club.
"The club has made some terrific signings over the summer, adding to an already talented pool of players. Last Saturday's win over Arsenal shows just how competitive Fulham are.
Source: Skysports
