Fulham manager Silva rejects Al-Ittihad approach

Fulham head Marco Silva has rejected nan chance to move to Saudi Arabian nine Al-Ittihad.

The 46-year-old is believed to person precocious held talks pinch officials from Al-Ittihad - a nine nether nan power of nan country’s Public Investment Fund, which besides owns Newcastle United.

Former AC Milan head Stefano Pioli reportedly now is nan frontrunner aft Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo was sacked.

Fulham person been assured astir keeping Silva amid liking aft a akin attack from Al-Ahli, who are besides controlled by PIF, past summer.

Silva has been wide praised for his activity astatine Fulham aft comfortably avoiding relegation successful his 2 seasons pursuing promotion from nan Championship to nan Premier League.