Fulham are reportedly ready to submit a bid for Flamengo forward Pedro, with Marco Silva eager to sign another striker in January.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola via Sport Witness, Fulham are keen on Pedro and ready to submit a bid for the Flamengo star. The 26-year-old South American forward could entice himself with the opportunity of the Premier League, but the Cottagers could find it challenging to convince his club.
Marco Silva did not have a satisfactory summer window as he wanted to bring some more players than he did. Aleksandar Mitrovic’s prolonged departure left the manager’s plans uncertain. Fulham needed to strengthen the front line.
The arrival of Raul Jimenez should have offset the Serbians’ loss, but the Mexican man has clearly shown signs of regression. It wasn’t surprising to see Silva target a second Wolves striker in Sasa Kalajdzic, but the Midlands club refused to entertain an enquiry.
It became clear that Silva wanted a new striker in the mould of a tall centre-forward. Hence, the links to Flamengo striker Pedro won’t surprise many. Fulham are reportedly ready to make an offer for the 26-year-old South American forward.
Pedro has had another prolific season, scoring 29 times in 54 appearances across all competitions. He did have a minor stint in Europe with Fiorentina, but beyond that, he remains an untested figure in continental football. For Flamengo, he is a valuable asset, scoring over 100 goals in more than 200 appearances for the club since 2020.
Flamengo have the shield of a release clause worth €60 million, as journalist Jorge Nicola claims they will reject bids worth €20 million or more. Hence, the Cottagers must make a big offer to sign Pedro and hope none of the other big clubs approach.
Fulham remains linked with several strikers in the market, with names like Serhou Guirassy on their list. The Cottagers are also angling an ambitious approach for Feyenoord’s Mexican star Santiago Gimenez. They are likely to fail, considering the competition for the Eredivise champion.
Gift Orban remains linked, and he has many other teams sizing up a move. Hence, for now, the idea of Pedro might appeal to Silva, with the profile the 26-year-old South American forward brings. He’s similar to Jimenez but more prolific up front.
Fulham are already linked with Brazilian midfielder Andre, meaning they have plenty of contacts in South America to open talks. There are questions about whether Pedro can succeed outside of Brazil, as a previous stint in Europe failed.
However, the 26-year-old South American forward is now at the age to take his chances and prove his worth in the biggest league in the world. Fulham might become a solid option for Pedro unless some other big side comes into the picture for his signature.
