Fulham ‘looking’ to snap up 12-goal attacker and promising midfielder

Fulham are believed to be keen on Union Berlin attacker Sheraldo Becker and Sao Paulo midfielder Pablo Maia ahead of next season. The Cottagers will look to freshen up their ranks this summer following their impressive Premier League campaign.

According to Sky Germany, Marco Silva’s side are ‘looking’ to lure Becker to London in the next transfer window. He has caught the eye in the Bundesliga this term and is also said to be on the radar of West Ham and Burnley.

Fulham could see the 28-year-old as someone to compete with Aleksandar Mitrovic up top. He has been with his current club since 2019 and has chipped in with 21 goals in 120 games in all competitions.

Prior to his switch to Union Berlin, Becker played for Ajax, PEC Zwolle and ADO Den Haag in Holland. The Amsterdam-born man represents Suriname at international level and has made six caps to date.

Fulham were linked with Sao Paulo’s Maia this past winter but he ended up staying put in Brazil. However, reporter Andre Hernan now suggests that he has emerged back on Silva’s shortlist.

The 21-year-old would be a useful long-term option for the Whites to provide competition and depth to current options like Joao Palhinha, Harrison Reed and Tom Cairney. He has made 84 appearances in all competitions during his time at Estádio do Morumbi and has scored five goals. His contract expires in 2027 meaning it would require a fee to bring him over to Europe.

Fulham got their recruitment spot on following their promotion from the Championship and will look to make some shrewd additions this time around as well, with both incomings and some outgoings likely too. They have two more games to get through this season against Crystal Palace and Manchester United.