Fulham

Fulham owner outlines future transfer plans

Fulham owner Shahid Khan has revealed in an interview with talkSPORT that he is aiming to make the Cottagers a sustainable club rather than injecting large amounts of cash for short-term success.

Khan took over from Mohamed Al Fayed in the summer of 2013 and Fulham began to reap the rewards under Slavisa Jokanovic last season when they reached the play-offs for the first time since suffering relegation from the Premier League.

Speaking ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars game against Baltimore Ravens at Wembley on Sunday, Khan said: “For me, Fulham was there way before my time and it will be there way after I’m gone so what makes it sustainable shouldn’t be reliant on somebody’s bank account.”

“It’s about developing the players, the Academy and retaining the category one status, we enjoy a great location in the city and the Riverside Stand so there can be more money invested in the squad.”

Khan also believes that promotion to the Premier League must be coupled with a long-term plan to sustain success in the top flight in order to truly succeed.

“They (the clubs) may think they’re richer, but with the contracts and what have you they won’t stay rich for too long, so spending money and getting promoted but going right down isn’t the right strategy, certainly not for Fulham or myself.”

“We looked at the PL and my son Tony has been involved on a grand stage so for us we want to get promoted and have a strategy where we stay there for the long haul and do it in a responsible manner where Fulham can be there long after we’re gone.”

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