Fulham boss insists West Ham have not made an offer for Traore
West Ham have not made Fulham an offer for Adama Traore, Marco Silva has insisted.
The winger, who will turn 30 later this month, has been strongly linked with a move to the London Stadium.
But Fulham boss Silva says his club have not received a bid – and also suggested the Hammers should “stop the noise”.
“The club has received zero offers for Adama, not even one on the table, not even something to think about,” said Silva.
“He’s a good lad, we really like him, but zero offers.”
Traore has been unable to establish himself as a first-team regular following his move to west London in 2023.
He has started just 20 league matches for the Whites since arriving, although he has been an important squad player, making 17 appearances in all competitions this season.
Reports have suggested that a move across the capital is on the cards.
But Silva claims that is not the case – and that in any case Traore would not be allowed to leave without a replacement being signed.
Silva said: “For someone to come and take a player that is in our squad, they should put an offer in.
“They should not create a noise around the player, but should do something if you really want a player.
“If you want any player from Fulham, you should contact Fulham and stop the noise. Simple as that.
“I don’t know if West Ham want the player or not, but just to be clear, because of all this noise around, for us it (reports of a possible move) is not true at all.
“If you don’t have any bid from West Ham regarding Adama, for us it’s just noise, nothing more.
“And yes, for Adama to leave, we have to be in conditions to go and to put a player in.
“We are looking to strengthen the squad. Someone has to be coming in the door for one player to leave our group.”
