The Portuguese media today reports the latest bid made by Fulham for Benfica defender Morato.
According to newspaper O Jogo, following the Whites’ last €17m offer, they now put €21m on the table.
The amount, however, wasn’t enough to convince Benfica, who’ll continue to demand more from Fulham to get the sale done.
The newspaper explains that Morato ‘is seen as the future’ of the Eagles defence, and the club are only set to let him go in case they receive an offer they can’t refuse.
It’s explained that Fulham boss Marco Silva ‘appreciates’ the centre-back’s qualities, and is looking for a player of his position to replace Tosin Adarabioyo, who’s wanted by Tottenham Hotspur and AS Monaco.
Morato has a contract with Benfica lasting until 2027, and despite being valued by Transfermarkt at just €13m, he’s protected by the Eagles with a €100m release clause. That means the Lisbon side have a huge margin of negotiation, and will certainly keep pushing to see how far Fulham can go for the transfer.
O Jogo don’t say if the Craven Cottage side will be back with a new bid.
