Fulham are plotting a move to bring Liverpool icon Roberto Firmino back to the Premier League as he continues to struggle in Saudi Arabia.
According to 90min, Fulham are plotting a move for Roberto Firmino from Saudi Arabia amid reports the Liverpool icon is unhappy at Al-Ahli. The Cottagers are looking for a new striker in the winter window and have a lot of other targets apart from the Brazilian.
Fulham to bring Roberto Firmino back to the Premier League?
Fulham are in the market for a new striker and have now set sights on Liverpool icon Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian striker has endured a tough time with Al-Alhi, having not scored in his last 18 games for the club.
Firmino left Liverpool in the summer as a free agent and joined Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, scoring a hat-trick on his debut. He has endured a dry run since, which has given way to rumours he might leave the club in January. Reports suggested he was offered to Fulham, and now it is clear they are indeed keen.
Marco Silva will see the value in signing the experienced striker this month to solve their problems upfront. Whether they are willing to pay a decent transfer fee and, more importantly, agree on a good enough wage package remains the question.
There are chances of Firmino returning to the Premier League, but they may have to take a financial hit, especially if Al-Ahli decide to let him go permanently. Time will tell whether the Cottagers will manage this signing, as he certainly is an option for them in the No.9 position.
Fulham are chasing other strikers
Silva has not managed to bring a suitable replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic and did manage to make approaches for a few options back in the summer. However, the Portuguese manager will likely look again for a new striker this month, with Wolves attacker Sasa Kalajdzic being one of their targets.
Andre Silva also remains linked after his terrible spell on loan at Real Sociedad this season. The Portuguese international could take his chances with a move to the Premier League on another temporary move. However, with the potential availability of Firmino, Silva might take his chances with the experienced striker. But there could be financial implications for the deal.
