FULHAM are keeping tabs on Flamengo star Pedro ahead of the January transfer window.
The striker has taken the Brazilian top flight by storm with a staggering 33 goal and four assists in 57 matches so far this season.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, the Cottagers will make a bid to sign the Brazil international in the upcoming winter market.
Manager Marco Silva needs a striker to add more firepower in his attack with Raul Jimenez, Carlos Vinicius and Rodrigo Muniz all struggling to fill in the void left behind by Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Nicola claims a “very influential” source in the European transfer market has told him the the Whites will make an offer for the 26-year-old.
Pedro carries a reported £52million release clause and it is not known how much Fulham are willing to spend.
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However, Flamengo won’t let their talisman go easily as he has become extremely important at the Maracana.
The Brazilian has registered a whopping 100 goals and 23 assists in 212 appearances since his arrival from Fiorentina on loan in 2020 before completing a permanent move a year later.
Fulham have been very active in the Brazilian market as they also pose as “big favourites” to land Fluminse star Andre Trindade.
Silva’s side could be set to beat Premier League foes Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal for Andre’s signature.
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The Cottagers stole a march on their Prem opponents and the midfielder could put pen to paper “in the coming days” after the international break.
The West Londoners have placed a £26.2m bid for the Brazil international.
Fluminense are “pleased” with Fulham’s offer and the 22-year-old has given his seal of approval as he “likes the project” at Craven Cottage.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
