According to a number of reliable sources, the deal to sign Andrei Ratiu has taken a major step forward. After Vallecano agreed to Fulham's latest bid for the player, the focus has now shifted to personal terms as they look to get a deal done. The defender is said to be receptive to the move, which would see him join an already talented squad ahead of the run-in. Nottingham, Newcastle and Liverpool remain in the background, but for now, Fulham are leading the way in ongoing talks. This season (26/27) Fulham have shipped 3 goals in 1 matches - 3.0 a game, which is well above the Premier League average. Andrei Ratiu would be expected to come in and help tighten things up at the back. Alongside this, Vallecano are said to be exploring Rayane Belid and Aaron Martin with Fulham likewise connected to Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Raoul Bellanova. More on this story as it develops. Need more Fulham transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Fulham.