Making no secret of the fact that he was hungry for signings to give the club more options, Mark Hughes has secured the services of AZ Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele on a three year deal. Hughes told us he was thankful to have got his man. "It is important we add to the squad to compete at a consistently high level this season."

Hughes describes the 23 year old as both 'quick and strong' and has paid over £5 million pounds for the man with 28 caps for his adopted country Belgium. Dembele has been tracked by Birmingham and Chelsea among others and had made no secret of his desire to play in the Premiership. He helped AZ lift the Eredivisie title in 2008-9 contributing 18 goals from 118 appearances for the Dutch side.

The player admitted he may not be ready for this Sunday's game against United, "I understand that Fulham has a strong squad so I'm prepared to work hard for the manager and take my chance to impress him, and my teammates, when the opportunities arise."

Dembele's arrival will certainly set supporters minds racing as to who might make way for the £5 million pound man. As Moussa can play both down the middle and on the flank Andy Johnson will really be getting twitchy about regaining full fitness, likewise Diomansy Kamara. Or will Clint and Zoltan find themselves back warming the bench, should Moussa strike an instant rapport with Zamo? Also, Simon Davies has just been awarded a new 3 year deal.

An interesting period ahead, with more questions than answers for now - until we've seen Dembele in a white shirt. But well done Fulham for showing ambition, and welcome to West London, Moussssssaaaaaa...ah...ah...ah. You heard the chant here first!