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Fulham have made their deal for Wolves winger Ivan Cavaleiro permanent, signing him for a reported fee of around £15 million. 

The 26-year-old joined on loan in the summer and has been impressive so far–scoring five times and providing six assists in 26 appearances.

Fulham have confirmed that they have exercised their option to buy the winger, who has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at the club.

Vice-chairman Tony Khan told the club website: "He has the ability to make a difference in a game so I am excited that he’s a Fulham player until at least 2024."

But is it a good move from Fulham and should Wolves have held onto him?

We discuss...

Dean Cooke

"Wolves seem to have moved onto bigger and better things and it wasn't necessarily a case that they had to sell the winger but more the fact that he didn't fit the current system that they were playing.

"The same thing happened to Helder Costa and now they both find themselves playing in the Championship despite both having some real quality on offer.

"For Fulham, it's a really good move for this level, and if they can get more consistency from the winger then they have a very good player on their hands and one that can hurt any full-back in the Championship on his day.

"It's a good move, yes the price tag is seen as steep, but this is the modern era and for a player of that quality you will always be asked to pay at the very least £10 to £15 million. Cavaleiro can now become settled at the club, and hopefully get back to playing Premier League football, this time with Fulham."

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Ned Holmes

"This is a move that makes a lot of sense for both parties.

"With a reported fee of around £15 million it is certainly high risk for Fulham, particularly given FFP, but he has shown his quality during the first part of the season.

"Cavaleiro looks settled at Craven Cottage and, importantly, his form appears to show he is really enjoying his football.

"If the London club are going to get promoted this term, you feel the 26-year-old is likely going to play an important role.

"Wolves are thriving in the Premier League and have a strong group of players already, so it is unlikely they would've used Cavaleiro moving forward, making this a sensible decision on their part."

Ben Lang

"This is a good piece of business from Fulham given that Cavaleiro has settled in nicely at Craven Cottage but the London club will now be hoping the attacker can start showing his brilliance more regularly.

"Cavaleiro played a key role in Wolves' promotion to the Premier League back in 2018 but there is obviously a reason why the Midlands club have decided to let him go now.

"They clearly feel that Cavaleiro does not quite possess the quality to help take them to the next level in the Premier League and the fact they were able to make an £8million profit from him would have also been appealing.

"However, this should definitely also be considered as a major coup for Fulham. Cavaleiro is definitely one of the most naturally talented players at the club and he is a player who will be important for Fulham in both the Championship and potentially the top-flight."