Here are some things to think about
Classic methods
Have you heard of Friedel-Kraft alkylation/acylation?
What reagents are required for this reaction?
Is furan aromatic? Is thiophene aromatic?
What position will you alkylate?
C-H activation
Do you know what C-H activation is?
How might sulfur aide in controlling C-H activation by lets say a Ruthenium catalyst? What position will be alkylated?
Answer these questions.