In complete resolution, Fulham They are now reportedly willing to show Rodrigo Muniz the door to win the race to sign a £30m replacement before the likes of Chelsea this month.
Fulham transfer news
The west London club has stolen the show at times Premier League This season, he picked up a point at Anfield against Liverpool and defeated Chelsea in dramatic fashion at Stamford Bridge. However, it was Marco SilvaA team that almost found themselves on the wrong end of drama against relegation contenders Ipswich Town, as three penalties between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw last time out.
However, those at Craven Cottage could still welcome further improvements to January transfer windowhaving already been linked with the likes of Manchester City's James McAtee.
Reports even went so far as to point this out They are willing to pay a club record £40m to sign the Manchester City youngster In what would be an impressive deal. But he's not the only one they can flock to.
According to Graeme Bailey for The Boot Room, Fulham are now leading the race to sign Igor Jesus, who is worth up to £30m With Botafogo, Brazil. It has even been claimed that the Cottagers are willing to show Muniz the door in order to free up cash for the striker in a move that would see him return to Brazil with Jesus arriving in the opposite direction.
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If so, Jesus is certainly a name Fulham would value highly, given the rejuvenated form Muniz has found himself in recently after a slow start to the season.
'The Great' Jesus can solve Fulham's pending problem
With Raul Jimenez now 33 years old and unlikely to remain at his current level for much longer, arguably Fulham's biggest problem is just around the corner. However, signing Jesus at this stage could provide an immediate solution, as they look to welcome a striker who can lead the line for years to come.
Given their desire to part ways with Muniz as well, it seems as if Fulham do not see the current Brazilian as someone who can become the main man at Craven Cottage.
After earning his first call-up to the Brazilian national team last October, before scoring his first goal for his country, 23-year-old Jesus immediately found himself at the heart of the team's defence. Praise for Ben Mattinson. The analyst, who was on the verge of a potential move to European football, praised Jesus' “fantastic form” this season.
Scoring 25 goals in 56 matches In all competitions last season for Botafogo and Shabab Al Ahly, Jesus now appears destined for a move to Europe and possibly to Craven Cottage in the near future.
