Fulham ‘studying possibility’ of placing bid for winger – €20m player had impressive season

Fulham are the latest club to be linked with Vitória Guimarães star Jota Silva.

Guimarães Digital today writes that the Whites are ‘studying the possibility’ of making a bid for the winger.

It’s said that Silva, who was recently linked to West Ham United, has ‘never hidden the desire’ to move to the Premier League, having ruled out approaches from Saudi Arabia.

Fulham then stand out as a potential destination for him. It’s said they’re analysing the situation, and João Palhinha’s sale could leave them in a more comfortable position to make the investment.

Silva has already rejoined Vitória Guimarães’ squad for the next season, and the report claims that any movements are only expected to happen in the first weeks of July, as the market still seems cold during the Euros.

The winger stood out in Portugal last season with 15 goals and seven assists in 42 appearances. Still, that was not enough for him to be part of the national team squad. Local reports claim he has a release clause worth €20m, so Fulham can surely afford that, probably even before Palhinha’s sale.