Fulham could line up one Tete in front of another come the New Year if they succeed in a bid for the Brazilian winger currently on loan at Lyon.
The Sun credits the Cottagers with an interest in the 22 year-old, who can also play as a number ten, who has been on loan in Ligue 1 since moving to France after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Brazilian under-23 international has scored five goals and added three assists in eleven league appearances for Lyon and, although his loan spell at L’OL runs until the end of the season, he is keen to explore the possibility of a permanent move in the forthcoming transfer window.
West Ham, Leicester City, Southampton and Brentford were all keen on signing the winger last summer but opted not to strike a deal with Shakhtar seeking around £25m. The Ukrainian club will be eager to finalise a transfer in January as it represents their last chance to secure a fee for the wide man, whilst suitors will be encouraged as they won’t have to shell out as much on Tete this time around.
Saints will not be back in for the former Gremio academy graduate as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s attention has switched to signing a striker. Were Fulham successful in tempting the Brazilian to capital, he could not only join compatriots Andreas Pereira and Willian at Craven Cottage, but slot into the side in front of his namesake, Kenny, who has established himself as Marco Silva’s first choice at right back.
Don’t we already have enough right wingers ( I assume he is if playing in front of Tete). Wilson , who surely will return to form given a run, Willian, who has pleasantly surprised me and Dan James. Competition is good but could be overdoing it unless he’s better than all of them and will play regularly. Broken record but DEFENDERS PLEASE. One really good central defender who can Captain the defence too.
Not too sure about the too many wingers comment. Willian and Kebano won’t be around too much longer. Who knows what’s going to happen with Solomon it was a serious injury and he’s only on a one year deal anyway. James is just a loan and useless. We need to think about the future.
Goal scoring wingers are hot property just now there’s no sign yet that Wilson will get the amount of space he enjoyed in championship where we create overlaps with ease and regularity. Willian game time needs to be managed if he’s with us next season it’s probably from the bench and as senior tutorage to the younger players.
This signing looks promising though we have some damage with shaktar to repair.