Pereira has 18 months remaining on his Fulham contract and, with the January transfer window now open, Fulham appear to have decided what steps to take.

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Fulham looking for new midfielder ahead of letting Andreas Pereira leave

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Fulham rejected bids from Palmeiras in the opening week of the window for Pereira.

However, a new bid of £20million has come in from the Brazilians.

We understand that Fulham had told Palmeiras that they were not looking to sell, but it is believed that the former Manchester United man has told them he would like to return to his homeland.

Now we are told that Fulham are looking at bringing in another midfielder – which would then see them allow Pereira to leave.

Pereira career so far

Pereira joined Fulham from Manchester United for an initial fee of £10million in July 2022, and has made 100 appearances for the Cottagers, including 17 this season.

The Brazilian rose through the ranks of the Man United academy after joining from PSV Eindhoven as an exciting young prospect for the future.

Pereira was loaned out to Granada, Valencia, Lazio and Flamengo during his time at Old Trafford before leaving for Fulham on a permanent basis in 2022.

Pereira has also won nine caps for Brazil, scoring two goals. He also represented the Selecao at Under-23 and Under-20 level, though he played for Belgium in his youth.

Last month, Fulham manager Marco Silva left Pereira out of the matchday squad for the Tottenham game due to a “technical decision”.

The Cottagers boss denied that Pereira’s absence was related to an interview where the midfielder was quoted as saying it would be “very cool” to play for Marseille under Roberto De Zerbi.

Pereira went on to say, as quoted by the Daily Mail: “I would like to address the article recently published about me.

“Unfortunately, the piece contains statements attributed to me that I did not make, and the translation into English was done in a malicious and inaccurate manner, completely distorting my words.

“In the interview, I clearly expressed my happiness and satisfaction with being at Fulham and my gratitude for everything the club and the staff have done for me, emphasising at all times that I still have two years remaining on my contract and that I am fully focused on the club.”

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