Fulham close in on Leyton Orient defender

Fulham are poised to complete the signing of defender Gabriel Zakuani from League One side Leyton Orient.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2006 - 16:56

Fulham are poised to complete the signing of defender Gabriel Zakuani from League One side Leyton Orient.

Cottagers boss Chris Coleman is close to agreeing a fee for the 20-year-old Democratic Republic of Congo international and a deal is expected to be finalised early next week.

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