Fulham could sign 32-year-old FC Porto midfielder Mateus Uribe to replace Joao Palhinha, who’s on the radar of Chelsea and Liverpool.
According to Football Insider, Fulham could push for the signature of Mateus Uribe in the upcoming transfer window. The Cottagers are expected to have a busy summer transfer window both in terms of incomings and outgoings.
They are well aware of the fact that Joao Palhinha has attracted a lot of attention of late. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his first season in England. And, the Cottagers expect a lot of bids for the Portuguese international in the summer, including from Chelsea and Liverpool.
While they do want to keep him at the club for another season, it will be difficult given the number of clubs that are after him. And, according to reports, Fulham could let Palhinha leave if they receive a bid in excess of £50 million.
With the 27-year-old’s future at the club uncertain, the Cottagers have already started planning for life without him. Fulham are keeping a close eye on FC Porto midfielder Mateus Uribe.
The Cottagers are looking for a player who could easily slot into the midfield. They believe Uribe can be an ideal replacement for their 27-year-old midfielder. The 32-year-old Porto midfielder is someone who has great defensive awareness and can help the cause of Fulham.
Uribe has been a great servant for the Portuguese club over the last few seasons. He joined them back in the summer of 2019 and has since featured in 171 matches. Uribe also has 15 goals and seven assists to his name.
As far as the ongoing season is concerned, the 32-year-old has six goal contributions in 46 matches. He has been the mainstay of the Portuguese club in the centre of the park. Uribe’s profile is quite similar to that of Palhinha.
And, with his contract is set to expire in a month’s time and he is likely to part ways with Porto as a free agent. The 32-year-old could be an absolute bargain for the Cottagers. However, they will only push for Uribe if they end up selling their Portuguese international.
