Fulham are positioned as the front-runners in the chase for Botafogo striker Igor Jesus, as the Cottagers face plenty of competition for the Brazilian.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Igor Jesus could be heading to the Premier League this month given a host of clubs are chasing his signature. Fulham are understood to be leading the race for the Brazilian, who has a £30 million valuation, while Arsenal, Chelsea, and Ipswich Town are closely monitoring his situation.
Igor Jesus has not yet reached the heights with his record in front of goal with Botafogo compared to how much he was scoring in the UAE before. In any case, there is plenty of promise packed for the future, although Botafogo are analysing a big market opportunity with the forward.
Having signed him from UAE side Shabab Al-Ahli on a free transfer, Botafogo could use the current interest from Premier League sides to make a massive profit. Jesus is reportedly valued at around £30 million, which will prove tremendous for the Brazilian side this month.
Arsenal and Chelsea are among those monitoring the striker’s situation, while Ipswich Town are also in the mix to sign the £30 million-rated Brazilian attacker. The London duo are looking at attacking reinforcements this month, and they could consider making a move for Jesus.
West Ham were also keen a while back, with the report stating the Hammers ran checks on the striker, although no decision has been made yet. In the midst of this race, Fulham are positioning themselves as the front-runners for Igor Jesus as Marco Silva is eager to add one more attacker to the mix following an impressive summer window and a subsequent bright season so far.
Fulham formulating move
Fulham have been in the mix for Jesus, as Silva could view the striker as a good enough addition to compete with the likes of Raul Jimenez up front. The downside to any deal for the £30 million-rated Brazilian attacker would be the departure of Rodrigo Muniz, as the Cottagers are ready to send him back to Brazil with Botafogo.
Should the two clubs come to a good agreement, Fulham might be able to reduce Botafogo’s current asking price and allow the ineffective Muniz to go the other way as part of the deal. As for Jesus, he can thrive in the Premier League, and Fulham might be a solid enough destination, although they might have to keep a check on what the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea are up to in this chase.
Fulham are positioned as the front-runners in the chase for Botafogo striker Igor Jesus, as the Cottagers face plenty of competition for the Brazilian.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Igor Jesus could be heading to the Premier League this month given a host of clubs are chasing his signature. Fulham are understood to be leading the race for the Brazilian, who has a £30 million valuation, while Arsenal, Chelsea, and Ipswich Town are closely monitoring his situation.
Igor Jesus has not yet reached the heights with his record in front of goal with Botafogo compared to how much he was scoring in the UAE before. In any case, there is plenty of promise packed for the future, although Botafogo are analysing a big market opportunity with the forward.
Having signed him from UAE side Shabab Al-Ahli on a free transfer, Botafogo could use the current interest from Premier League sides to make a massive profit. Jesus is reportedly valued at around £30 million, which will prove tremendous for the Brazilian side this month.
Arsenal and Chelsea are among those monitoring the striker’s situation, while Ipswich Town are also in the mix to sign the £30 million-rated Brazilian attacker. The London duo are looking at attacking reinforcements this month, and they could consider making a move for Jesus.
West Ham were also keen a while back, with the report stating the Hammers ran checks on the striker, although no decision has been made yet. In the midst of this race, Fulham are positioning themselves as the front-runners for Igor Jesus as Marco Silva is eager to add one more attacker to the mix following an impressive summer window and a subsequent bright season so far.
Fulham formulating move
Fulham have been in the mix for Jesus, as Silva could view the striker as a good enough addition to compete with the likes of Raul Jimenez up front. The downside to any deal for the £30 million-rated Brazilian attacker would be the departure of Rodrigo Muniz, as the Cottagers are ready to send him back to Brazil with Botafogo.
Should the two clubs come to a good agreement, Fulham might be able to reduce Botafogo’s current asking price and allow the ineffective Muniz to go the other way as part of the deal. As for Jesus, he can thrive in the Premier League, and Fulham might be a solid enough destination, although they might have to keep a check on what the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea are up to in this chase.