Fulham are set to lodge a bid for 25-year-old Brazilian defender Igor, with Fiorentina likely to consider an improved offer.
According to Tutto Mercato Web, Fulham are set to table an improved offer for Fiorentina man Igor. The Cottagers are keen on strengthening their backline and have identified the 25-year-old Brazilian defender as an ideal target.
Igor has consistently been in this Fiorentina side throughout the last few years. He and his Serbian defensive partner, Nikola Milenkovic, have kept a tight lid at the back. But the time may have come to break this partnership.
Igor continues to attract the attention of Premier League sides, with Fulham very much in front of others. Marco Silva has identified the 25-year-old Brazilian defender as a key addition and wants to bring him in this window.
It does not seem like a complex chase for the Brazilian, valued at €10 million per Transfermarkt. Fulham’s interest in the 25-year-old defender became evident a few weeks ago. But the report claims they had already made an €8 million offer.
Fiorentina had not shut the door on the proposal but continued to demand more for the centre-back. Silva may look at the defender’s future value and push the club to get the deal over the line. Their biggest fear is the entry of other sides into the race if they see the value in bringing Fiorentina.
There’s also the danger of losing Tosin Adarabioyo, as interest racks up in the centre-back. Irrespective of the current Fulham star leaving, Silva wants to bring the 25-year-old Brazilian defender to Craven Cottage. He already has an otherwise solid backline, which will get bolder with the addition of the Fiorentina star.
Fulham are now set to submit another bid, probably their first official one for Igor. There is a feeling Fiorentina might accept anywhere between €10-12 million for the defender. It should prove acceptable for Silva and Fulham to make an offer close to that mark, which should seal the transfer.
Igor could have a good impact on this side, which had a brilliant first season upon their return to the top flight. Silva will show eagerness to build on that success as he targets other players in different positions. For now, the manager will likely strengthen the wide attacking areas and the backline, with Igor pencilled in to make a strong impression.
