Medical thwarts Carew move to Fulham

Valencia striker John Carew's transfer to Fulham has fallen through.

Valencia striker John Carew's transfer to Fulham has fallen through.

Fulham said that the transfer broke down as a result of Carew's medical, done on Saturday.

The London club had hoped to sign the giant Norwegian international in a deal believed to be worth around £7.5 million sterling.

A brief statement issued by the Premiership club revealed Fulham's doctors did not consider the striker was fit enough to be signed by the west Londoners.

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The statement read: "The transfer of John Carew will not be proceeded with, following the results of a medical".

PA