Club want Fulham target to stay until next summer – Already turned down Whites’ first offer

As Fulham continue with their pursuit for São Paulo midfielder Pablo Maia, it seems the Craven Cottage side may have to wait a little longer to have him signed.

Outlet Globo Esporte now features a story saying the player could stay at the Tricolor until the next summer, which is something also defended by the club and people close to him.

São Paulo are said to be expecting a new attempt from Fulham, along with the interest from other European sides as well, but the decision to hold him until the summer would have two positive factors.

First, a transfer during the off-season, where he’d have more time to adapt to a new club. Then, if the Tricolor play the Copa Libertadores at the start of next year, he’d get a better valuation.

Globo Esporte recalls that as reported by UOL, Fulham offered €7.5m to sign the player and take him in January.

São Paulo turned that down, believing they can make more with the sale.

Now besides having to convince the Brazilian club with a new offer, it seems Fulham must make an extra effort in case they want him in the winter window.