Premier League Fulham are said to be on the verge of sealing a loan move for Bordeaux striker, Josh Maja.
The 22-year old London-born striker has two Ligue 1 goals from 17 appearances so far this season, but has not lived up to expectations in his second season in France.
The reported Rangers target from last Summer is now set for a move to the Premier League as Scott Parker seeks more firepower to send his side clear of the relegation danger-zone.
The player is still likely to be monitored by sporting director Ross Wilson and the Ibrox scouts, but the suggested structure of the Fulham deal will make any prospective switch to Glasgow prohibitive, if Maja shines in west London.
The Craven Cottage club are said to want a purchase agreement clause as part of the loan.
If Fulham survive the drop or are able to make the move permanent from the Championship, they can, or if he impresses enough in the Premier League, another club will likely be waiting to snap him up.
All of this realistically reduces Rangers likelihood of pursuing a deal for the player at the end of the season, if he is still high on the wishlist.
Talks continuing positively for Josh Maja to join Fulham on loan with an option to buy from Bordeaux tonight. https://t.co/JsHQYFTXFw
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) February 1, 2021
📰 Josh Maja is close to a loan move from Bordeaux to Fulham #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/MIopAh07yD
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 1, 2021
Fulham are in advanced talks to sign Josh Maja from Bordeaux. The striker has accepted to join #fulhamfc – negotiations on between the two clubs over a loan deal, Fulham asked for a buy option included and they’re now ‘confident’. 🔴 #transfers #DeadlineDay
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2021