Fulham continues to negotiate with Corinthians for defensive midfielder Fausto Vera, with Serie A sides also keen.
According to Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness, Fulham are pushing to sign 23-year-old South American midfield ace Fausto Vera. Brazilian side Corinthians are demanding as much as €10 million for the midfielder, with the Cottagers continuing to hold talks.
The midfield market has been strange lately, especially for Premier League sides. Many teams are vying for a holding midfielder that could envelop their system and improve their overall gameplay. Fulham are one of those, but it’s a strange pursuit considering they have Joao Palhinha in their ranks.
The midfielder suffered an injury, and whether that impacts Marco Silva’s thinking remains the question. Alternatively, with several sides, including West Ham United chasing Palhinha, the Cottagers are planning for the worst and lining up a replacement for the Portuguese star.
Recent indications point at Palhinha staying, which now makes Fulham’s interest in Fausto Vera all the more curious. The Cottagers have been chasing the 23-year-old South American midfield ace since January and have held concrete talks with Corinthians.
The Brazilian side demands €10 million for the 23-year-old midfielder, which will fall sufficiently under Fulham’s range. Reports link Vera to Serie A sides, but the report fails to mention anything about Italian interest.
Fulham recently secured Calvin Bassey from Ajax for their defence and signed Raul Jimenez to improve their attack. Fans expected Silva to focus on wide attacking areas but will not show any surprise watching a defensive midfielder enter the frame.
Vera has been a consistent player for Corinthians and a sure starter over the last few years. Silva must have seen some potential in his game and hence the pursuit. Fulham are reportedly chasing hard for his signature and an agreement with the Brazilian side.
They could meet their demands and be done with it, but the Cottagers may look to pay less than the €10 million demand. Vera lacks the required experience and poise for the Premier League, something he could learn as an understudy to Palhinha in the coming season.
Fulham continues to negotiate with Corinthians for defensive midfielder Fausto Vera, with Serie A sides also keen.
According to Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness, Fulham are pushing to sign 23-year-old South American midfield ace Fausto Vera. Brazilian side Corinthians are demanding as much as €10 million for the midfielder, with the Cottagers continuing to hold talks.
The midfield market has been strange lately, especially for Premier League sides. Many teams are vying for a holding midfielder that could envelop their system and improve their overall gameplay. Fulham are one of those, but it’s a strange pursuit considering they have Joao Palhinha in their ranks.
The midfielder suffered an injury, and whether that impacts Marco Silva’s thinking remains the question. Alternatively, with several sides, including West Ham United chasing Palhinha, the Cottagers are planning for the worst and lining up a replacement for the Portuguese star.
Recent indications point at Palhinha staying, which now makes Fulham’s interest in Fausto Vera all the more curious. The Cottagers have been chasing the 23-year-old South American midfield ace since January and have held concrete talks with Corinthians.
The Brazilian side demands €10 million for the 23-year-old midfielder, which will fall sufficiently under Fulham’s range. Reports link Vera to Serie A sides, but the report fails to mention anything about Italian interest.
Fulham recently secured Calvin Bassey from Ajax for their defence and signed Raul Jimenez to improve their attack. Fans expected Silva to focus on wide attacking areas but will not show any surprise watching a defensive midfielder enter the frame.
Vera has been a consistent player for Corinthians and a sure starter over the last few years. Silva must have seen some potential in his game and hence the pursuit. Fulham are reportedly chasing hard for his signature and an agreement with the Brazilian side.
They could meet their demands and be done with it, but the Cottagers may look to pay less than the €10 million demand. Vera lacks the required experience and poise for the Premier League, something he could learn as an understudy to Palhinha in the coming season.