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Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz is seeing speculation over a return to Flamengo quickly lose momentum. Several Brazilian sources now insist the striker is not part of the club’s transfer plans.

Earlier reports had claimed Flamengo had already opened negotiations with Fulham. They had identified Muniz as their priority attacking target.

Within hours, however, that version of events began to unravel.

Three sources dismiss Flamengo move

Journalist Pablo Oliveira reported he had contacted people close to both clubs and was told by a Flamengo source that the story was “complete nonsense”. And he wasn’t the only one to receive that message.

Flamengo reporter Pablo Rua also checked the story with a source connected to the club’s board. He was told Muniz is not the striker close to joining the Rio de Janeiro side.

Instead, Flamengo are said to be working on three signings. Two are already well advanced and Thiago Almada represents the third ongoing negotiation.

Insider outlet Coluna do Fla have also dismissed the rumours. They say Flamengo have made no approach whatsoever for Muniz, and that bringing the Fulham striker back is not currently part of the club’s plans.

The outlet adds Flamengo still want to sign a centre-forward, as requested by Leonardo Jardim, but insist no specific target has yet been defined.

Fulham message

Pablo Oliveira also claims to have received information from people close to Fulham.

According to that update, the Premier League club recently rejected a €50m (£43.4m) offer for Muniz, with the striker said to be “totally focused on improving his performances in England.”

No details are provided regarding the identity of the club behind that alleged bid or when it arrived.

So rather than negotiations progressing, multiple Brazilian journalists now insist Flamengo have not moved for Muniz, while the message from Fulham’s side is that the striker remains committed to establishing himself in England.

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