Atlético Mineiro seem to have engaged in a serious chase for Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz.
In the past few hours, a couple of Brazilian outlets have been claiming that the Galo are engaged in talks to get the centre-forward signed this summer.
The first to feature a report was Goal. They claimed there are ongoing negotiations between Atlético and Fulham for the transfer.
The Craven Cottage side reportedly demand around €4m for the sale, and would like to keep between 40% or 50% of a future transfer. Meanwhile, the Brazilian side are trying to ‘improve the conditions’, maybe giving the Whites an even bigger percentage.
Meanwhile, journalist Jorge Nicola writes on R7 that Atlético already have an agreement with Muniz. It’s claimed there’s a deal about his salary and contract length.
Regarding the talks with Fulham, the claims are similar. It’s first said that the Whites first agreed to lower their €10m demands to €8m. The Galo tried to buy him by offering something way below that amount, but letting the Craven Cottage side keep 50% of a future move. That first offer was rejected.
Then Atlético made a new bid, and Fulham are still to respond to that.
It’s claimed that even though Belgian side Genk are also interested in the player, he’d rather return to Brazil and play for Galo, since his family are ‘fanatic supporters’ of the club.
