Fulham are stepping up negotiations for Flamengo striker Rodrigo Muniz as the Cottagers move closer to the signing of Swansea captain Matt Grimes and reject a loan bid from Valencia for Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa

Rodrigo Muniz is set to agree a five-year deal and would move for £7.8million
The 20-year-old is ready to reject a similar proposal from Middlesbrough
The two sides face each other on Sunday in their opening match of the season
Muniz has been compared in style to Marco Silva protege Richarlison
He has already won three trophies with Flamengo, including Brazil's Serie A

Published: 14:42 BST, 4 August 2021 | Updated: 15:04 BST, 4 August 2021

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Fulham are stepping up negotiations over a £7.8million deal for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz.

The vice-president of his club Flamengo has confirmed talks are advancing with Muniz ready to reject a similar proposal from Middlesbrough - who Fulham face on Sunday.

The 20-year-old Muniz is understood to be close to agreeing a five-year contract after Fulham improved their initial offer and a deal is expected to go through.

Fulham are entering advanced talks over the signing of Flamengo striker Rodrigo Muniz

The Cottagers are also looking to get a deal for Swansea midfielder Matt Grimes over the line

Flamengo vice president Marco Braz told Brazilian media: 'We just sold Hugo Moura to Lugano and, one which can happen later, the sale of Muniz, in which we are still in negotiations.'

Muniz is 6ft 1ins tall and has been compared in style to Everton striker Richarlison, who played for Fulham boss Marco Silva at Watford and Everton.

Muniz has lifted three trophies, including the Brazilian Serie A title, since breaking into the Flamengo first team as a teenager.

Midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa spent time in LaLiga with Villarreal two seasons ago

Youngster Sylvester Jasper is close to joining Colchester after a trial at Sheffield Wednesday

Fulham are hoping to finalise the signing of Swansea City captain Matt Grimes once he is given the all-clear from Covid and have rejected a loan bid from Valencia for Cameroon international midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.

Fulham’s Sylvester Jasper is close to joining Colchester United on loan after a trial period at Sheffield Wednesday.