Exclusive: Rodrigo Muniz's stance on signing for Leeds revealed, Fulham work on striker deal
Rodrigo Muniz is content at Fulham amid interest from newly-promoted Leeds United, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (23 June) that Fulham are confident of pricing Leeds out of a move for Muniz, 24, this summer.
The Cottagers have already rejected a bid worth a potential £32million and while the Whites could return with another offer, it is believed only a "huge" package will be accepted.
Fulham are actively exploring the market to add to their striking ranks this summer and are not keen to weaken their attacking arsenal by selling Muniz.
Fulham set sights on new striker
Raul Jimenez is currently the only other out-and-out striker on the books for Marco Silva at Craven Cottage.
Muniz is under contract at Fulham until June 2026 but the Craven Cottage outfit have the option to extend his deal a further 12 months.
He has played 57 times in total in the Premier League with Fulham, scoring 17 goals.
Leeds could be forced to look elsewhere as they look to add enough goals to their squad to avoid instant relegation back to the Championship next term.
The Whites have already wrapped up a deal for one striker – adding Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer ahead of the expiry of his Wolfsburg striker.
Daniel Farke's side, who face Everton, Arsenal and Newcastle in their first three Premier League fixtures, are also on the hunt for a marquee attacking signing before the 1 September deadline.
'Burnley to race Leeds for Solomon deal'
Meanwhile, Leeds will reportedly face competition from fellow promoted side Burnley for last season's loan star Manor Solomon.
That is according to former Tottenham and Man United scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game.
Brown claimed both clubs are eyeing moves for the winger, who remains under contract at Spurs after the expiry of his Elland Road loan.
Solomon scored 10 goals and notched 13 assists in 41 appearances for Leeds in the 2024-25 campaign.
https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-rodrigo-munizs-stance-on-signing-for-leeds-revealed-fulham-work-on-striker-deal/
Fulham hopeful of keeping Rodrigo Muniz amid Leeds United links
Fulham will reportedly look to keep 24-year-old Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz at Craven Cottage beyond the summer transfer window amid his links with Leeds United.
According to a report by Football Insider, Rodrigo Muniz is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit in the summer transfer window by signing a striker. So, the 24-year-old Fulham centre-forward has emerged as a target for the newly promoted Premier League club.
However, the 2024/25 EFL Championship winners have already failed with a bid to sign the South American attacker, after offering Fulham a base fee of £26 million and £6 million in add-ons. Meanwhile, the Cottagers want to keep Muniz at the West London club and are optimistic that he will remain at Craven Cottage beyond the summer transfer window.
Rodrigo Muniz and his Fulham story so far
Rodrigo Muniz has been one of the most promising young strikers in the Premier League in the last few years. The 24-year-old has been with Fulham since August 2021 but did not enjoy his breakthrough at the West London club until the 2023/24 season. However, he was in and out of the starting lineup last term.
Raul Jimenez was the first-choice striker for Fulham, and Muniz did not even manage 1,500 minutes of game time across 36 appearances in all competitions. However, he contributed to 13 goals by finding the back of the net 11 times and providing two assists. Meanwhile, the Brazilian striker's stock in the market is high among the Premier League clubs.
What next?
Recent reports have linked Rodrigo Muniz with Chelsea and Tottenham, with Fulham hoping to keep him at Craven Cottage. However, Leeds United will aim to beat the competition to his signature in the summer transfer window, with the Whites eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window.
Leeds United's interest in the Fulham striker is understandable. While Joel Piroe was excellent in the 2024/25 season, Daniel Farke wants more firepower in the final third to sustain the challenge of remaining in the Premier League. However, convincing Fulham to part ways with Muniz will be a tall order.
The Whites have already failed with a bid to sign the 24-year-old Brazilian striker from Fulham, and they may soon present an improved offer. However, the Cottagers are confident about keeping Muniz at Craven Cottage beyond the summer transfer window, and they want to price Leeds United out of a move.
https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/06/24/fulham-hopeful-of-keeping-rodrigo-muniz-amid-leeds-united-links/#google_vignette
Fulham eyeing Oliver Braude as Kenny Tete replacement
Fulham will reportedly look to sign 21-year-old Norwegian right-back Oliver Braude from Eredivisie club Heerenveen in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Oliver Braude is the subject of interest from Fulham. The Cottagers have been combing the market for a right-back heading into the summer transfer window as they prepare for Kenny Tete's departure as a free agent. So, the 21-year-old Heerenveen wide player has emerged as a target for the West London club.
However, the Villans are not the only club pursuing Braude's signature, with Aston Villa, Everton, Bournemouth, and West Ham United also keen on signing him in the summer transfer window. The youngster will be a cut-price option for his suitors this summer.
Who is Oliver Braude?
Oliver Braude has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Eredivisie since breaking into the first-team squad at SC Heerenveen. A native of Oslo, the 21-year-old spent most of his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at Stabaek IF and Valerenga before moving to the Netherlands in 2021.
The Norwegian youth international has turned out over 50 times thus far for Heerenveen while chipping in with five assists. Meanwhile, Braude's progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. A move to the Premier League may be on the cards, with Fulham and West Ham United vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
London calling?
Fulham's interest in Oliver Braude is understandable. The Cottagers are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a right-back in the summer transfer window as they prepare to see Kenny Tete join Everton in a Bosman move. So, the West London club must sign a new right-back, with Braude emerging as a viable target.
As for West Ham United, Vladimir Coufal is leaving the East London club as a free agent. So, the Hammers are combing the market for a right-back, with several candidates, including Raoul Bellanova, emerging on their radar. However, Braude is also a viable target for West Ham.
Apart from Fulham and West Ham United, Aston Villa, Everton, and Bournemouth are also keen on signing the 21-year-old Norwegian full-back. So, it will be interesting to see where Braude plies his trade in the 2025/26 season.
https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/06/24/fulham-eyeing-oliver-braude-as-kenny-tete-replacement/
Fulham eyeing transfer move for 'frustrated' Arsenal star
Fulham head coach Marco Silva has encouraged the club to explore a transfer move for Arsenal misfit Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer.
Zinchenko made just five Premier League starts last season having fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates, with both Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori preferred at left-back.
And while Zinchenko remains one of Mikel Arteta's most trusted lieutenants in the dressing room, speculation is mounting that the 28-year-old may have played his final match for the Gunners.
AC Milan, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund have all been keeping tabs on Zinchenko's situation and could be drawn into a bidding war for the former Manchester City star over the coming weeks.
According to The Sun, Fulham are the latest team to enter the running for Zinchenko's signature, with Silva said to be an admirer of the Ukrainian's ability and willingness to cover a number of positions.
It's claimed Fulham are confident they could strike a cut-price deal in the region of £10million for the four-time Premier League winner, who has grown increasingly 'frustrated' with his bit-part role in north London.
The report adds that Zinchenko and his family are well settled in the capital and would be reluctant to up sticks, which would appear to give the Cottagers the upper hand over the likes of Milan, Ajax and BVB.
It's understood Fulham – determined to improve on their 11th-placed finish last season – are also looking to strengthen up front, at right-back and in central midfield before the 2025/26 campaign gets underway.
Zinchenko's current contract expires in 2026, meaning Arsenal bosses must decide whether to cash in on the Ukraine international now or risk losing him on a free transfer in 12 months' time.
In March, Zinchenko refused to rule out the possibility that he could be set for a fresh challenge away from Arsenal.
'I don't know yet to be honest,' he said at the time.
'If I knew, I could tell you. It's still a long way to go until the end of the season.
'I think we are at the stage and the most interesting period of the season, where every single game is a final and you never know what is going to happen in football.'
Zinchenko stressed that he was still enjoying his time at Arsenal, despite finding himself increasingly on the periphery of Arteta's plans.
'Honestly, I am so happy to be part of this amazing club and team. It is really a joy to be close to these guys,' he added.
'Whenever the team and head coach needs me, I am there. In any position they need me, I am there to help.
'Even if I will be in the stands, I will try to make an impact as much as I can, to push the others, just to hug someone, whatever! It is really a joy to be here.'
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/24/fulham-eyeing-transfer-move-frustrated-arsenal-star-23495076/?ito=newsnow-feed
Arsenal set to make huge loss on Oleksandr Zinchenko as Fulham mull over £10m bid for Ukraine international amid AC Milan interest
Arsenal are likely to make massive loss on Oleksandr Zinchenko as Fulham mull over a £10 million ($13m) move.
Arsenal could sell Zinchenko
Fulham eyeing move for full-back
AC Milan also interested
WHAT HAPPENED?
The versatile Ukrainian has fallen out of favour under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal as he clocked only 522 minutes in the Premier League in 15 appearances in the 2024-25 campaign. After being deemed surplus to Arteta's needs, the Gunners are considering parting ways with the player ahead of the new season.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Per The Sun, Fulham have joined the transfer race to sign Zinchenko this summer as they mull over a £10m move for the player, although Arsenal value him at £12.7m. The Ukraine star joined the club from Manchester City in 2022 for £32m, which means that the north London side are set to make a huge loss on the player.
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID
The Sun quoted a source saying: "Zinchenko is a major target for Fulham. He looks almost certain to leave the Emirates this summer and there will be no shortage of takers."
WHAT NEXT FOR ZINCHENKO?
The 28-year-old has also attracted interest from Serie A giants AC Milan, who see him as a possible replacement for Al-Hilal-bound Theo Hernandez. Zinchenko, however, is likely to pick a club in London as he feels settled in the capital.
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What Kenny Tete transfer will offer Everton as Fulham surprise and frustration explained
The ECHO spoke with Jack Kelly, a journalist who covers Fulham, for the lowdown on transfer target Kenny Tete
Kenny Tete could add a new dimension to the Everton starting XI should the club get a deal for the right-back over the line. The Blues have muddled through on the right of the defence over recent seasons, patching up that area with centre-backs and midfielders through the injury struggles of specialists Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson.
There have been positive contributions, with Jake O'Brien producing a solid run of form to grow into the Premier League under David Moyes.
But if Tete moves to Merseyside - and if Everton can keep him fit - then the 29-year-old could be the answer to the longstanding issues in a key area of the pitch.
The Blues are in talks with Tete, who is currently set to leave Fulham when his contract expires at the end of the month. He had been offered a new deal at Craven Cottage but there is hope at Finch Farm that he could become the second signing of the summer for Moyes.
Should that happen, Everton would acquire an adept defender who specialises in one-on-one combat with wingers, according to journalist Jack Kelly, who covers Fulham week-in, week-out on his Patreon site.
"He is brilliant at defending, his one-on-one ability, when a winger comes at him, is fantastic," Kelly told the ECHO.
What he had to say about Tete's attacking intent may be of more interest to supporters, though. While centre back O'Brien adapted admirably to the right and increasingly surged forward, the Blues have long been without full-backs who have regularly got beyond their winger. Tete, in contrast, averages a shot a game.
That has partly been tactical, with Sean Dyche adopting a defensive approach during his stint at Goodison Park. It has partly been the consequence of relying on players operating out of position, too, with Mason Holgate, Ben Godfrey, Ashley Young and James Garner among the other players to have been used to cover, and sometimes instead of, Coleman and Patterson.
Kelly said: "He (Tete) likes to carry the ball too, on the first night of the season he went on a mazy run at Old Trafford that ended in a shot and he really gets down that right-hand side.
"He is really good at overlapping and supporting the winger in front of him and, while he does not have incredible pace, his energy allows him to get up and down.
"He puts decent balls into the box too and he is very good on the ball, I cannot think of many mistakes during his time at Fulham."
While not a centre-back, Tete often tucked in to offer defensive support when Fulham attacked down the left.
His anticipated departure has come as a surprise to many around the club, even though contract talks had dragged on.
On the pitch after the final game of the season, Tete told club media: "I am a proud Fulham player and hopefully we can add more years, if not I will always be in the hearts of the Fulham fans and they will also be in mine."
Amid speculation over a potential departure there had been a belief the Netherlands international could return to former club Ajax.
The prospect of a move to a Premier League rival has caused some frustration among Fulham supporters, with many taking to social media to express disappointment over his prospective departure.
For Kelly, there is a belief a move could work for all parties, with Marco Silva looking at reducing the age of his Cottagers squad.
Tete has suffered injury problems over recent years, too, playing 22 times in the league last season after picking up a nasty impact injury at Anfield.
When fit, he was Fulham's first choice in that role.
Kelly said: "He has been here for five years and gone through relegation and promotion - scoring on the night we won the league. His relationship with supporters was good and he had a great song.
"There is surprise at the move - if he was going to leave the big rumour was that he would return to Ajax. Everton's new stadium was probably a draw and perhaps working with David Moyes.
"I don't begrudge him a move and most supporters with a sensible head will wish him the best."
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-kenny-tete-transfer-offer-31924822
Tottenham rival Leeds United in Rodrigo Muniz chase, player could be tempted by Spurs move
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz in the summer transfer window, and they will face competition from Leeds United.
As per a report by Give Me Sport, Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur will compete for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz. The Fulham centre-forward is reportedly tempted by a move to Tottenham, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Fulham value the 24-year-old at £50 million, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham are prepared to pay up. It is no secret that they need a quality striker, and Muniz has emerged as a viable target. Spurs signed Dominic Solanke for a club record fee last summer, and he had a mediocre season. He needs more support in the final third, and Muniz could share the goalscoring burden with him.
The opportunity to join a club in the UEFA Champions League will be quite exciting for the South American. The Brazilian striker is quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a key player for Tottenham with the right guidance.
Leeds also interested in Fulham star
Meanwhile, Leeds United could be an interesting opportunity as well. The Whites are among the recognisable clubs in England. The West Yorkshire outfit have secured promotion to the Premier League, and they are looking to build a side capable of staying in the top flight for the long run.
Signing quality players would be a wise decision, and Rodrigo Muniz has emerged as a viable target. They need to add more goals and creativity in the final third, and signing the Brazilian could prove to be ideal.
The 24-year-old has proven his quality with Fulham, and he can succeed with Tottenham or Leeds. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs will come forward with an offer to sign him. The reported £50 million asking price is expensive, and it will not be easy for his suitors to pay up.
Meanwhile, the fact that the player is tempted to join Tottenham will be a huge boost for the North London club. Spurs are the favourites in theory, and it will be interesting to see if they can make the most of the situation and get the deal across the line.
Tottenham have a quality team, and they have brought in a top-quality manager like Thomas Frank. They will be an attractive destination for players this summer. However, Fulham want to keep Muniz at Craven Cottage despite valuing him at £50 million.
https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/06/24/tottenham-rival-leeds-united-in-rodrigo-muniz-chase-player-could-be-tempted-by-spurs-move/
Report – Fulham Join Race For Inter Milan Flop As Nerazzurri Ready To Lodge Bid For Man Utd Outcast
Premier League mid-table side Fulham have become the latest team to show interest in Inter Milan castaway Mehdi Taremi.
Per Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Cottagers have joined several teams in the race for the Iranian superstar.
It's now a near-certainty that Mehdi Taremi will depart the San Siro this summer.
Indeed, the Serie A runners-up have put the 32-year-old up for sale after a disappointing season.
Despite his form wobble in Italy, Taremi's skills are still in high demand.
Fulham Set Sights on Inter Milan Outcast Mehdi Taremi
Nottingham Forest and Besiktas have already made their interest known.
However, Fulham could disrupt their plans as Marco Silva aims to add to his attacking options.
Meanwhile, Inter are open to selling the former Porto striker, especially now that they hope to reinforce their frontline.
In addition to Ange-Yoan Bonny, Cristian Chivu's men are eager to bring Rasmus Hojlund back to Serie A.
Yet, they must address Taremi's future before lodging an offer for the Manchester United struggler.
Inter's hope is to land the 22-year-old on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
On the other hand, the Red Devils are pushing for an outright sale.
https://sempreinter.com/2025/06/24/fulham-join-race-inter-milan-flop-mehdi-taremi/
Fulham eyeing loan-to-buy deal to re-sign Joao Palhinha
Fulham are reportedly interested in bringing Joao Palhinha back to Craven Cottage from Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.
Joao Palhinha has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich, and he is a target for multiple clubs. According to a report by Football Insider, Fulham want to bring him back to Craven Cottage, but they are looking to sign him on loan with an option to buy.
It will be interesting to see if the German champions are willing to sanction such a deal. They might want to get rid of the player permanently and recoup some money from his departure. The Bavarian giants need to improve their squad, and they need to add more depth in the middle of the park.
Premier League return would be ideal for Palhinha
The £48 million move to the German club has not worked out well for the Portuguese international, and he needs a fresh start. He will look to get his career back on track, and moving back to the Premier League could be ideal for him. The 29-year-old played his best football at the London club, and returning to his comfort zone would be ideal.
The Portuguese international has been linked with Manchester United as well. They are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them could be quite exciting, even though they have struggled in recent years.
It remains to be seen where he ends up. There is no doubt that Palhinha has the quality to do well in the Premier League, and he could be a key player for Fulham. The West London club did quite well in the 2024/25 season, and they will look to build on it. They will look to push for a place in the top half of the table next season.
Someone like Palhinha would be a solid acquisition for Fulham. He will help protect the defensive unit and win the ball back for his side. The Cottagers have missed his defensive contributions and physicality in the middle of the park since his departure. Bringing him back on loan with an option to buy could prove to be a masterstroke from the West London club.
https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/06/24/fulham-eyeing-loan-to-buy-deal-to-re-sign-joao-palhinha/
Fulham join race to sign £13m fringe Arsenal player
Fulham are entering the race for Oleksandr Zinchenko, with AC Milan's interest being played down despite Theo Hernandez's imminent departure to Saudi Arabia.
ESPN report that Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal are in advanced negotiations with AC Milan to sign Theo Hernandez for a fee close to €30m, after talks with Atletico Madrid fell through.
That would seemingly open the door for Milan to progress reported interest in Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Corriere dello Sport claim on Tuesday morning that the Serie A club have started talks with the Arsenal left-back.
Yet other sources aren't so sure, with Italian journalist Matteo Moretto telling the Fabrizio Romano YouTube channel that as it stands he's not aware of any contact between Milan and Arsenal for the versatile defender.
If Milan aren't pushing for a deal, Fulham could take advantage, with Kealan Hughes reporting for The S*n that the Cottagers are set to enter the race for the Arsenal 28-year-old.
Hughes claims Zinchenko is in the sights of several clubs, with Arsenal willing to sell. The Gunners reportedly value him at £12.7m (€15m), but Fulham are hoping to complete a deal for around £10m.
The report also suggests Zinchenko would be willing to take a pay cut, and that he'd be happy to remain in the English capital.
Zinchenko played 23 times for Arsenal in 2024/25, which doesn't sound terrible, but he only made eight starts in all competitions and spent a total of 789 minutes on the pitch.
Myles Lewis-Skelly's emergence has further limited Zinchenko's game time, following Arteta's decision to sign Riccardo Calafiori last summer. The Gunners also have the likes of Jurrien Timber and Takehiro Tomiyasu available to fill in if necessary, at least when they're both fit.
Even Jakub Kiwior can play and has played at left-back for Arsenal at times. It's not a surprise Arsenal would be willing to cash in.
https://dailycannon.com/2025/06/fulham-zinchenko-milan-arsenal/
Sky: Fulham and Nottingham Forest enquire for Inter forward Taremi
Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Fulham have reportedly joined the race to sign Inter forward Mehdi Taremi.
According to what has been reported by SkySport, the English clubs join Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas amongst the clubs who are interested in signing the Iranian striker.
Inter are keen on offloading Taremi, after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign which saw the attacker score just three goals in 43 games in all competitions.
A second chance for Taremi
Mehdi Taremi signed for Inter from Porto in 2024 on a free transfer after the player's contract with the Portuguese club expired.
In his first season with the Nerazzurri, the 32-year-old scored just one goal in 26 Serie A games – albeit registering 3 assists – across 805 minutes of football. The forward scored one goal in the Champions League and assisted four in the competition.
In all, a disappointing season in Italy for Taremi has led the club to consider his sale – despite two years remaining on his contract. The Iranian is not present with Inter in their Club World Cup squads due to a situation in his home country.
https://football-italia.net/fulham-forest-taremi-inter/
Fulham Make Late Effort To Stop Star Joining Everton
Fulham have tabled a new and improved contract offer to right-back Kenny Tete as they hope to keep him away from the clutches of Everton.
After finishing eleventh in the Premier League last season, Marco Silva is on the lookout to improve his squad while also making sure that he retains the backbone of the team.
The aim is somewhat similar for his Everton counterpart, David Moyes, who is more keen on a significant overhaul.
The veteran Scottish manager has already checklisted a number of names and work is being done by the transfer team to sign them.
Moyes wants a new right-back to be brought in and Everton have an agreement on terms with Tete, who is out of contract at Fulham next month.
The Merseyside club have been in talks with the 29-year-old and Tete has verbally agreed to join them.
However, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Fulham, who had offered Tete a new contract, are not giving up and are fighting to keep him.
In fact, they have gone in with a new and improved contract proposal to keep Tete at Craven Cottage.
The latest developments mean that Tete now has both offers on the table and has to judge which one best suits him.
Tete missed a significant number of Fulham's matches last season with a knee injury.
Everton have a huge need for a right-back and Tete appeared to be a smart signing on a free transfer, but now he could still slip through the Toffees' fingers.
Tete, who finished with 22 Premier League appearances for Fulham last term, is expected to make his final decision soon and must weigh up where he wants to play next season.
https://insidefutbol.com/2025/06/24/fulham-make-late-effort-to-stop-star-joining-everton/686575/