Newcastle United have added Fulham forward Rodrigo Muniz to their list of summer striker targets after missing out on Liam Delap, according to reports from the north east this evening.
NUFCblog.co.uk claims that the Magpies met with Muniz’s representatives last month and the Brazilian striker told the Athletic earlier this week that one of his dreams is to play in the Champions’ League. Two other Premier League clubs – believed to be Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea – have also been asked the former Flamengo forward’s representatives about the 24 year-old’s availability, but Fulham are not adamant Muniz is not for sale and their valuation of £50m is seen as steep by the striker’s suitors.
Marco Silva is looking to supplement his striking resources rather than lose key players this summer. The Fulham head coach and his first signing after taking over Scott Parker in SW6 enjoy a close relationship, with the club preparing to begin talks with Muniz about a new, long-term deal at Craven Cottage. Fulham can extend his current contract, which runs until next summer, by a further twelve months, and see him as a key player who can rival Raul Jimenez for a starting spot next season.
The popular striker scored eleven goals in 34 games last season – including the winner at St. James’ Park in February as Fulham did the double over Eddie Howe’s side.
Muniz absolutely needs to stay! He’s a key figure in future-proofing the team. I’d say that Fulham would be foolish to let him go, but they’ve done it before. Fingers crossed we can keep him!
Selling Muniz this summer would be criminal. I imagine Marco would walk.
You know the Khans would consider this a brilliant business move, just like Stansfield.
We as fans were told this would be a defining season for us and seal Fulham’s future and promises were made to Silva about funds being available to get the right player that Silva wants Muniz as stated more than once he wants to stay at Fulham and improve his game Agents are touting there players saying we will get you a move here or a move there this is part of the frustration managers get and chairman do not understand the game that we all love there all just about making money I hope Silva does get the funds he requires to take us to the next level if Muniz were to go then Silva would walk as well hope not
Agree with you all and I doubt you would find anyone who would say different. We need to tie in down with a longer contract. At his age he is the future of the club. Why have we put a valuating of £50m. I would have thought if you have no intention of selling him you would not do that and just say HE’S NOT FOR SALE
Funny old game, as Greavsie used to say.
18 months ago I’d have given him a piggyback to anywhere in the world just to get him off the books.
Now I would be distraught if he left. Love his style of play, his enthusiasm (the leapfrog over Sess!) and the way he comes across as an all round likeable bloke. ‘God, football, fish’.
Selling him for 50m would represent a good return on investment, but I think we’d find it hard to replace him.
It would be unthinkable to sell him if we have any ambition to get into Europe next season, we have to bring in a few better players in a few positions this summer.