Silva: I Don't See a Chance of Cairney Leaving
Thursday, 15th Jan 2026 17:48

Fulham boss Marco Silva says he doesn’t see Blues target Tom Cairney leaving Craven Cottage this month.

Town made an approach regarding the 34-year-old last week but seem highly unlikely to land the former Hull City and Blackburn Rovers man.

Cairney is out of contract in the summer but remains in Silva’s plans not just for this season but beyond.

The former Scotland international has similarly said he can’t see himself wearing another team’s kit.

“I’m always a believer that he can prolong his career in a Fulham shirt,” Silva said. “I had this feeling last season when we had the same conversation about the players that were in the last year of their contract.

“This year is going to be more or less the same thing, I don’t see any change in the way we are using him or the way he’s performing.

“I know he’s one year older, but the Tom Cairney now, I have to say that with another year on his back he is the same player.

“The way we use him, the way he helps the team on a daily basis, he’s been very important for us and a great servant for the club. I don’t see why he won’t have another season or more in a Fulham shirt.”

Asked whether Cairney could move on this month, he added: “I don’t see it as a chance, really. I don’t see it as something that will happen, he is important for us and very happy here.”

Silva continued: “Myself as a manager and someone that has been at this football club for five years, the best scenario for Tom is if it is possible is to end his career, I don't know when, but end it in a Fulham shirt.

“It will be something special for him and the fans. I don't know when it is going to happen.”

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warfarinman69 added 17:52 - Jan 15 He's wanting to stay at Fulham- good man. Wish him well and let's move on
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MK1 added 18:24 - Jan 15 Shame, as he would have been a hell of a signing. We can go back in the summer and sign him instead.
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poet added 19:26 - Jan 15 So be it. I’m sure McKenna’s recruitment policy doesn’t revolve around Tom Cairney. A decent player, but in my opinion, not worth sweating over.
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carsey added 21:47 - Jan 15 We need a striker
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armchaircritic59 added 00:56 - Jan 16

Ok, fair enough. Tom is one of those increasingly rare players who stays around at one club for a decade or more, I wish him well in the remainder of his career, whether Fulham or here or elsewhere.

I'm more concerned with the striking issue. I know it's some peoples opinions that it wouldn't be a particular problem if we didn't get one and of course they are very much entitled to that opinion. My comeback to that would be this, if we didn't sign one. We would then still be heavily reliant on goals from JP and JC, what if they started to dry up? Neither are strikers, the Championship knows what they are all about now, it's certainly a possibility. If that scenario happened, frankly we'd be stuffed. So It's over to the recruitment team now. 17 days still to go so it's a little while before any panic needs to set in.