Fulham line up a move for AZ Alkmaar defender Yukinari Sugawara after Kenny Tete emerged as a shock target for Bayern Munich - with Japan international valued at £10m
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Fulham are exploring a move for AZ Alkmaar defender Yukinari Sugawara as they weigh up contingency plans for Kenny Tete’s possible departure.
The Cottagers have a firm interest in the Japan international, who is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League club.
An agreement on personal terms is unlikely to be an issue though there is yet to be deal between both clubs.
Right-back Sugawara, 23, is valued at a mimimum £10million by the Eredivisie club.
Tete is emerging as a target for Bayern Munich and Fulham are looking at replacements for the Dutchman.
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Fulham are exploring a move for £10million-rated AZ Alkmaar defender Yukinari Sugawara
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It comes after reports emerged that Bayern Munich are lining up a shock move for Kenny Tete
Fulham have also considered Timothy Castagne from Leicester but their interest in Sugawara is more advanced at this moment.
Sugawara has been a regular for the AZ Alkmaar in recent seasons and is viewed as one of the most consistent full-backs in Holland.
The defender has five caps for Japan.
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