Fulham will be beginning preparations for a season back in the top flight having earned promotion to the Premier League once again.

This is the club’s third promotion in the last five seasons, having been relegated on both of their last campaigns in the top division of English football.

But on this occasion, the Cottagers earned a comfortable Championship league title on their route back to the top.

Previously, the club won through the play-offs and spent heavily in a bid to gain Premier League-level quality players quickly.

Marco Silva has shown that the base of the team is now much more solid than in previous seasons under Slavisa Jokanovic and Scott Parker.

It will be a very interesting few weeks ahead as the Portuguese looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.

Here are eight transfer scenarios that might play out at Fulham now that the campaign has officially concluded.

The Liverpool full-back spent the second half of the season on loan at Craven Cottage, playing 14 times in the Championship.

During that time, Williams asserted himself as an important player at the club, so much so that Silva is interested in bringing the Welshman to the club on a permanent basis.

It is a definite possibility that this transfer does happen this summer, with Williams not looking likely to break into Jurgen Klopp’s plans anytime soon.

Cavaleiro has spent three seasons at Craven Cottage, but has fallen down the pecking order massively in the last 12 months or so.

It has been reported by The Athletic that the London club are seeking an exit for the 28-year-old this summer.

This will need to be decided quickly, with the club hoping to raise money through sales that could potentially fund further improvements to the squad.

The Portuguese only started five games in the Championship this season.

The 26-year-old is reportedly a transfer target of Fulham’s this summer, but Silva’s side faces competition from the likes of Sevilla and Everton.

Winks is no longer part of Antonio Conte’s plans so is free to depart White Hart Lane, with a £20 million valuation placed on his contract.

Fulham even have the advantage in that they are located in London as well, so it would logistically be favourable for Winks to remain in the city.

Fulham are also set to battle Everton and Sevilla over the signature of Almiron this summer, with Napoli also expressing interest in the Newcastle United player.

However, Howe is fond of the Paraguayan so he may remain at St James’ Park beyond the summer.

This would likely be an expensive transfer to pull off considering the level of interest in his services, but he would bring some much-needed experience to this Fulham side should a transfer come to fruition.

Knockaert is one of the players that Fulham are still looking to sell this summer, according to The Athletic

The midfielder arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion on a permanent basis in 2020 following a successful stint on loan in 2019-20. 

However, since becoming a Fulham player he has barely featured in the side and only played four times in the Championship this season. 

His exit will free up some funds and will be the best move for all parties involved.

Silva is interested in bringing the Manchester City defender to Craven Cottage this summer.

However, the Cottagers face competition from Bournemouth this season, with Freiburg and Hoffenheim also considering a move for the 25-year-old.

Itakura spent the previous campaign on loan with German side Schalke, who are also seeking a permanent move for the player having helped the team achieve a swift promotion back to the Bundesliga.

The Japanese international looks set to make the jump to top flight football this summer.

Onomah played 20 times in the Championship this season, starting only eight times in Silva’s side as they clinched promotion.

According to The Athletic, the former Tottenham player is on the chopping block with Fulham open to a potential sale this summer.

The 25-year-old has spent three seasons with the Cottagers, but has yet to assert himself as a consistent starter in the team, making a possible exit the likely best scenario for all parties involved.

The Coventry City striker had an excellent season up front in Mark Robins’ side, scoring 17 goals and earning five assists as the team finished 12th in the table.

The Swede has been linked with a move to Craven Cottage as potential competition for Aleksander Mitrovic in the team. 

Middlesbrough will compete with the London club over the forward’s signature, with Silva possibly hoping he can complement the Serbian in attack in the season ahead.