Brazilian midfielder Andre is predicted to hitch Fulham subsequent 12 months, talkSPORT understands.
The 22-year-old Fluminense star is likely one of the newest thrilling skills to emerge from Brazilian soccer and has attracted Premier League curiosity.
Giants together with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly been eager on making a transfer for Andre.
Nevertheless, it is Fulham who look set to seal his signature in what may very well be an enormous coup for Marco Silva’s aspect.
talkSPORT understands the Cottagers have already got an settlement in precept in place with Andre.
Fulham are ready to pay Fluminense a payment in extra of £20million and are ready to see whether or not or not any Joao Palhinha sale will offset Andre’s incoming.
Bayern Munich are anticipated to return having nearly signed Palhinha late final summer time, with Arsenal additionally holding real curiosity.
However the £75million+ price ticket means they’re unlikely to enter the race for the Portuguese worldwide in January.
Andre has spent the entire of his profession at Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A aspect Fluminense, rising from their academy to first-team.
He has made 169 senior appearances for the membership, most lately within the Membership World Cup out in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
They beat Egyptian aspect Al Ahly 2-0 and Andre was named because the Man of the Match in one more superb efficiency for Fluminense.
When requested about hyperlinks with Fulham, Andre instructed talkSPORT: “I watch the Premier League and it’s a massive dream to play there.
“I’m centered on ending the season with Fluminense and realising our dream of successful the Membership World Cup. However my dream is evident, to be a Premier League participant.”
Fluminense’s win means they’ll face both Urawa Crimson Diamonds or Manchester Metropolis within the remaining on Friday night time.
A conflict towards the latter would see Andre face Premier League opposition for the primary time, and he’s relishing such a problem.
“Over the past 5 years, Manchester Metropolis are the very best group within the world and everybody in Brazil stops to observe them play,” he added.
“It will likely be an unimaginable expertise to play within the Membership World Cup remaining towards Manchester Metropolis in the event that they get in by means of to it.”
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