Fulham are expected to sanction Kenny Tete’s move to Everton only after securing a replacement for the Dutch right-back, with negotiations under way for Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Rațiu.
Tete has agreed personal terms with Everton, but the transfer remains dependent on the two clubs finalising an agreement. Fulham are understood to be unwilling to allow the 30-year-old to leave without strengthening their options on the right side of defence. ([tribuna.com](https://tribuna.com/en/news/2026-08-30-kenny-tete-agrees-everton-terms-as-fulham-advance-for-andrei-ratiu/?utm_source=openai))
Rațiu has emerged as the preferred candidate to fill the gap. The Romania international is believed to be open to a move to Craven Cottage, while Fulham continue discussions with Rayo over a permanent deal. ([haaglandenvoetbal.nl](https://haaglandenvoetbal.nl/nieuws/184611/oud-ado-den-haag-huurspeler-andrei-ratiu-op-radar-van-premier-league-club-fulham/?utm_source=openai))
The potential transfer has developed as Tete’s position at Fulham has come under pressure. Timothy Castagne started ahead of him in the opening Premier League fixture against Chelsea, and Tete was subsequently left out of the squad for the defeat at Sunderland, according to West London Sport. ([westlondonsport.com](https://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/tete-set-for-everton-as-fulham-look-to-wrap-up-ratiu-signing?utm_source=openai))
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said after the Sunderland match that the club was still working to make the squad “stronger and more balanced” before the transfer window closes. ([sportsmole.co.uk](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/news/arbeloa-reaffirms-fulham-transfer-plans-after-defeat-at-sunderland_604083.html?utm_source=openai))
Fulham signed Tete from Lyon in 2020 and later extended his contract. His possible departure would leave Castagne as the club’s senior established option at right-back unless Rațiu’s arrival is completed. ([fulhamfc.com](https://www.fulhamfc.com/players/kenny-tete/?utm_source=openai))
