Exclusive: Fulham manager Marco Silva discusses the transfer of Tosin Adarabioyo, the decision to replace Aleksandar Mitrovic, and other topics.

Marco Silva, the manager of Fulham FC, believes that Tosin Adarabioyo will likely leave the club at the end of the season. Silva reflected on the challenges faced last summer with the departure of Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Fulham will host Manchester City in a crucial Premier League match this Saturday, with City needing a victory to keep their title hopes alive. For Fulham, the stakes are not as high, as they are comfortably in mid-table after a rollercoaster season. They have struggled recently, with just one win in their last seven matches. However, they had a strong run earlier in the season, including wins against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

The season started off on a difficult note for Fulham due to the departure of Mitrovic, who joined Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. Mitrovic had an impressive record, breaking the Championship’s single-season goal record. Without him, Fulham struggled to find consistency until December.

Silva acknowledged the impact of losing a key striker like Mitrovic and the challenges it posed. He explained that the signing of Raul Jimenez was not meant to replace Mitrovic but to have him alongside the Serbian forward. However, they were unable to directly replace Mitrovic and had to work with the existing squad.

Silva expressed confidence in Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz, stating that they needed to provide better support to the strikers. He highlighted the improvement in their performance since October and the increased solutions provided to the strikers.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Silva acknowledged Fulham’s limited spending power and the need to be proactive and creative in the market. He emphasized the importance of believing in players who may not have had the best years and working to make them better.

Two players who have performed well for Fulham but may leave in the coming months are Adarabioyo and Willian. Adarabioyo has attracted interest from several clubs, while Willian’s future is uncertain. Silva expressed his desire to keep both players and build on the core of the team.

However, Silva admitted that it would be difficult to renew Adarabioyo’s contract, and he is likely to leave the club. As for Willian, Silva plans to have a conversation with him and see what his decision will be.

In conclusion, Fulham faces a tough challenge against Manchester City this weekend, while also preparing for the summer transfer window and the potential departures of key players. Silva remains optimistic and determined to build a successful team.