Boateng Deal Moving Closer

For the last forty-eight hours the suggestion has been in the air that the signing of Derek Boateng is very close.

We`re reliably informed that Boateng (29) has passed a medical at Craven Cottage and that a Work Permit has also been obtained.

All that remains to be concluded are the somewhat delicate negotiations between his Ukrainian club (Dnipro) and Fulham before the deal is officially announced,