Striker Stefano Okaka set for Fulham

Fulham are set to sign striker Stefano Okaka from Serie A side Roma on a six month loan deal. The deal could be extended if Okaka impresses at Craven Cottage. The two clubs have agreed on the deal and Okaka will join up with his new team mates just as soon as he agrees personal terms. Okaka has fallen out of favour at Roma since the arrival of Luca Toni from Bayern Munich.

The signing of Stefano Okaka is a big boost for Fulham after losing Striker Bobby Zamora for up to eight weeks through injury. Zamora dislocated his shoulder in Fulham’s Premier League clash against Stoke and Okaka is expected to provide cover in his absence.

The Italy under-20 international Okaka rejected offers from Bari and Chievo to sign for Fulham and Roma’s sporting director Daniele Prade said, “He is 20 and the Premier League is the right tournament for him to prove his characteristics and potential.(Roy) Hodgson has already stated his full confidence in the player, the only thing missing is Stefano’s signature.”

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Fulham 2-0 Manchester United

Fulham 2-0 Manchester United ( Murphy pen, Zoltan Gera)

Manchester United suffered back to back defeats for the first time in four years in the Premier League when Roy Hodgson’s Fulham beat them 2-0 at Craven Cottage. United had Paul Scholes sent off early in the first half, and Fulham skipper Danny Murphy converted the resulting penalty.

Fulham played well in the first half as their numerical superiority allowed them to exploit gaps in United’s midfield. However Ferguson’s half time change- Rooney for Berbatov swung the game back into United’s favour as the former Everton forward provided some much needed enthusiasm and skill into United’s game.

Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer was called on time and time again to keep his side in the game, and he made a double stop to deny Park and Ronaldo in what was United’s best chance of the game.

Late in the game substitute Zoltan Gera sealed three points with a well taken goal, and United’s woes were compounded when Rooney was sent off for allegedly throwing the ball away in an aggressive manner ( second bookable offence).