“Could potentially be a great addition” – Fulham set to move for 71-cap international: The verdict

The Portuguese midfielder is currently competing for Real Betis in La Liga, but according to Rudy Galetti the Cottagers are in the race to sign the 30-year old.

Turkish giants Fenerbahce have made contact in a bid to capture the 71-cap midfielder, but Marco Silva is also hoping to convince Carvalho on a move to London, having worked with him at Sporting CP earlier in both of their careers.

Here we ask our FLW writers their verdict on whether this would be a good addition to Silva’s side… 

This would be a very good signing for Fulham

With Jean Michael Seri leaving the club there is certainly a gap to fill in the Fulham midfield and William Carvalho could absolutely fill it.

At 30-years-old, the defensive midfielder has played at a high level for a number of years now, and has also amassed 71 caps for the Portuguese national team. 

You don’t do the above unless you’re a quality player and as such, Carvalho could potentially be a great addition for Fulham as they seek to retain their top-flight status next season. 

It’s been a while since the rumours surfaced that William Carvalho was headed to Arsenal. That deal obviously never happened and the player is now in his thirties but he is still looking solid in Spain.

He impressed throughout his time in Portugal and has continued to do similar in Spain with Betis. He’s helped the side to become one of the best in La Liga right now and he has shown no signs of slowing down.

If Fulham could add him to their ranks and let him finally test himself in the Premier League, then it could prove to be a very shrewd signing. He would definitely shore up their midfield and would no doubt help ensure they stay in the top flight.

If a deal can be done on the cheap to boot, then it would be