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Fulham are preparing a new offer for Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal after seeing their first attempt rejected by Rennes. The French club have no intention of selling the 20-year-old centre-back. That has not discouraged Fulham, who are now ready to test their resolve again. Foot Mercato journalist Hanif Ben Berkane brings the latest on Sunday. He says Álvaro Arbeloa’s side are working on another proposal, with one important factor potentially helping them. Ait Boudlal is particularly interested in a move to the Premier League. Fulham ready to make another attempt Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is open to leaving Rennes for England and appears attracted by the opportunity Fulham can offer him. That gives the Cottagers encouragement after their opening proposal failed to convince the Ligue 1 side. Rennes’ position remains clear for now. They count on the Morocco international and don’t want to sanction his departure this summer. Ait Boudlal made 21 appearances in all competitions last season. Rennes therefore see him as part of their plans instead of a player they are looking to cash in on. Fulham will now try to change that stance with an improved offer. Foot Mercato doesn’t provide a figure for either their first bid or the one being prepared. Player’s position could help Fulham Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal came through Morocco’s Mohammed VI Football Academy before making the move to France. His progress has also earned him a nomination for the Golden Boy award, further underlining why Rennes are reluctant to lose him at 20. The interesting part for Fulham is that the defender appears willing to take the next step now. There is no suggestion Ait Boudlal is trying to force his way out of Rennes. His openness to joining Fulham does, however, remove one potential obstacle if the clubs can reach an agreement. That leaves Rennes as the main barrier to the deal. Fulham’s decision to prepare another offer suggests the first rejection has done little to cool their interest. Their next task is finding a figure capable of making Rennes reconsider a player they currently want to keep.