While the rumors regarding Andreas Pereira's possible exit have not ended, Fulham Reportedly, they have now set their sights on signing the in-demand Premier League midfielder l Marco Silva.
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The Cottagers remain one of the most exciting teams to watch in the Premier League. Fulham are no longer a side retreating in the battle to avoid relegation, but are once again an established team in the top flight under Silva – who is doing an excellent job. However, his team's recent success may not come without consequences. In fact, they can become a victim of their own success.
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With the January transfer window now open, Fulham are said to fear Marseille could reignite their interest in Pereira and secure the Brazilian's signature this month. And they are not the only club said to be interested. recently Reports indicate that Brazilian club Fluminense is moving forward in talks to sign the midfielder in what will be a huge hit this month.
It seems as if this fear led them directly to a possible alternative as well. According to Football Insider. Fulham are now looking to make a move to sign Will Hughes In what could come at no cost at all if he leaves Crystal Palace as a free agent at the end of the season.
However, the London club are not the only side interested, with West Ham United and local rivals Brentford also monitoring the situation. A player with plenty of top-flight experience, interest in signing Hughes should come as no surprise.
From a commercial perspective, selling Pereira for a staggering fee and welcoming a potential replacement in the summer without having to spend huge amounts of money could represent a smart move for everyone involved at Fulham.
'Boss' Hughes could easily replace Pereira
More combative than the elegant Pereira, Hughes would step straight in to replace the Brazilian at Craven Cottage and sit alongside both Alex Iwobi and Sasa Lukic. By forming a relentless midfield, Silva's side can benefit from replacing the old with the new while doing so wisely.
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Premier League statistics 24/25 (via FBref) |
Will Hughes |
Andreas Pereira |
|---|---|---|
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Objectives |
0 |
2 |
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Helps |
3 |
1 |
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Tackles won |
21 |
4 |
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Retrieve the ball |
66 |
62 |
As he is able to create chances while completing impressive work off the ball, it is no surprise that Hughes is at centre-forward Praise for Oliver Glassner Throughout his time at Crystal Palace.
The Palace manager told reporters, as reported by Tribal Football last month: “Will Hughes is not just a performer, he's also a leader in the dressing room. He's an experienced guy, an English guy, he's been here for a number of years, he knows the club, he knows his team-mates and of course he's a very good player.” Football player.
“His passing, his fighting spirit, he's one of the few players, maybe a little bit of the old generation, who talks on the pitch. Every coach looks for some people who talk on the pitch, he's one of them, so he's very important in our game.”
Crystal Palace have the option of extending Hughes' Selhurst Park deal, but if they do not, Fulham could be in a position to pounce on a cheap transfer.
