Fulham have entered discussions with midfielder Andreas Pereira regarding a potential new contract, following rumors that the club may be targeting Juventus star Douglas Luiz as a possible replacement. Pereira, whose contract with the Cottagers is set to expire in 2026, has caught the attention of Palmeiras, who recently made an offer of £20.5 million to secure his services. This bid comes after Fulham rejected a previous offer of £16.5 million from the Brazilian club earlier this month.
Reports suggest that Fulham are considering their options, with Douglas Luiz emerging as a potential target. However, manager Marco Silva has been quick to distance himself from the ongoing speculation, pointing out that contract matters are handled by the club’s higher-ups rather than the players or coaching staff. Silva acknowledged the importance of keeping Pereira at the club but emphasized that he does not have all the details on potential transfers. “Of course, I’ll speak with him, but the matter with Palmeiras is something the club’s officials need to manage,” Silva stated. “I haven’t been given any information from the club indicating that anything is likely to happen. There hasn’t been any significant conversation about this yet.”
Silva also spoke to Pereira’s importance to the team, describing him as a player who offers unique qualities. “All other matters are out of my hands and far from Andreas. There are people at the club who deal with these situations. We’re focused on what’s happening on the pitch, training, and preparing for our matches,” he explained. “Having Andreas available is vital for us. He brings something different to the table.”
As contract talks progress, Fulham face a delicate balancing act between securing Pereira’s future at the club and considering potential reinforcements like Luiz. With interest from both Palmeiras and Tottenham, Fulham will need to act strategically in the coming months.
