Highly rated Roma striker Stefano Okaka’s agent has revealed that the youngster is open to a move to Premier League side Fulham. Okaka has been interesting the Cottagers with a loan move mooted. The striker has revealed that Craven Cottage is his preferred loan destination, due to the presence of experienced boss Roy Hodgson.
Okaka is a current under-21 international for Italy and is thought of highly at the Giallorossi. However Roma may be persuaded to allow the 20 year-old to leave on a temporary basis as they have recently completed the signing of Italian international striker Luca Toni from Bayern Munich.
Okaka’s agent Domenico Scopelliti is hoping to seal a deal with Roma’s sporting director Daniele Prade. He told calciomercato.it.: “We await Daniele Prade’s return to Italy,”
“If Roma talks with Fulham and there are no problems and an agreement is reached we’ll then speak with Fulham. The deal will be a possible loan for six or 18 months. Fulham’s a great opportunity and Okaka would prefer this over Serie A options.
“Fulham were watching him last season and manager Roy Hodgson on several occasions reiterated his admiration of the player. In Roma, unfortunately, they’ve now signed Toni.”
Also Get the very Latest Football Transfer News, Rumours and Gossip direct to your email.