Fulham have offer for Rennes defender Ait Boudlal rejected

Fulham have had an offer for Rennes defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal rejected by the French club. 

The 20-year-old Morocco international has attracted interest from a number of clubs.

Fulham offered around £20m for him but Rennes want more.

Ait Boudlal joined Rennes from Morocco’s Académie Mohammed VI in July 2024, signing a four-year contract through to 2028.

The 6ft 3in centre-back, who captained Morocco at the Under-17 World Cup, made 18 senior appearances for his club last season after making his Ligue 1 debut in November.

Fulham do, however, seem on course to sign midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton.