Fulham transfer fell through after player broke down in tears and fled deadline day medical
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A bombshell report has claimed Fulham missed out on a deadline day move after the player fled the scene halfway through his medical.

Fulham brought in six new players over the summer, with the highlight being Arsenal’s midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe, who joined for £34 million.

Smith-Rowe was Fulham's big signing this summer

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Smith-Rowe was Fulham’s big signing this summerCredit: Getty

However, Marco Silva would have expected a seventh incoming on the final day of the window, only for the deal to collapse in bizarre circumstances.

As reported by French source L’Equipe, Fulham was close to signing Lyon winger Ernest Nuamah in a deal worth approximately £16 million, as he arrived in London for a medical check.

Nonetheless, the report indicates that Nuamah felt pressured into leaving Lyon and was reluctant to move, since the team would be competing in the Europa League this season.

It also suggested Nuamah was in tears over the course of the day, such was his desire to stay in France.

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The 20-year-old managed to complete the first part of his medical, but when it came to the final steps he had disappeared into thin air.

L’Equipe claims not even Nuamah’s agent could track him down, ultimately leading to the deal’s collapse.

The report states Lyon owner John Textor later issued a letter of apology to Nuamah, claiming the Ghanaian has a place at the club.

Everton were also credited with a strong interest in Nuamah, but it was Fulham who nipped in front of them on deadline day – although it amounted to nothing.

Nuamah has featured twice for Lyon in Ligue 1 action this season, but the club has not played since deadline day.

The forward spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan with Lyon, having signed on deadline day barely 24 hours after he joined Belgian side RWD Molenbeek – a club also owned by Textor – in a £21m transfer from Nordsjaelland.

Nuamah bailed halfway through his Fulham medical as he wanted to stay put at Lyon

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Nuamah bailed halfway through his Fulham medical as he wanted to stay put at LyonCredit: Getty

Nuamah scored three goals and provided two assists across 29 league appearances for Lyon, helping the club to a sixth-place finish and prompting the French side to make his move permanent for £24m in July.

The youngster also earned plenty of plaudits for a highly impressive showing against Arsenal in a pre-season friendly.

Operating on the left wing, he showed plenty of tenacity and a willingness to drive at the Gunners’ backline with the ball at his feet.

Emile Smith Rowe shows Arsenal what they’re missing by scoring seven minutes into Fulham debut

Nuamah also had a golden chance to score when Jakub Kiwior mistimed a sliding clearance, allowing for the Ghanaian to streak through clear on goal, only to be denied by David Raya’s outstretched left hand.

Lyon are next in action on September 15 when they travel to Lens for a Ligue 1 fixture.

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