Fulham launch £30m transfer bid for Man Utd target as they prepare for life without Joao Palhinha

FULHAM have reportedly launched a £30million bid for Fluminense midfielder Andre.

The Cottagers are at risk of losing star man Joao Palhinha this summer.

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Fulham have launched a £30m bid for Andre[/caption]

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The Cottagers are seeking a replacement for Joao Palhinha[/caption]

Palhinha, 28, came close to completing a £61m transfer to Bayern Munich in September.

After travelling to Germany on deadline day, the Portuguese international completed a medical and posed for pictures with a Bayern shirt.

However, the move ultimately collapsed when Fulham failed to sign a replacement.

Bayern have since maintained an interest in signing Palhinha, with Liverpool and Man City also interested.

Fulham are now seeking a potential replacement for the midfielder.

And according to The Times, Marco Silva wants to sign Andre.

Fulham have launched a £30m offer for the 22-year-old, who is said to be open to the move.

Andre previously expressed his desire to play in England, stating: “I watch the Premier League and it’s a big dream to play there one day.”

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Manchester United and Liverpool have also expressed an interest in signing the Brazilian.

The Cottagers also want to sign a striker this month.

Chelsea’s Armando Broja is understood to be a top target, but the Blues are reportedly demanding £50m for him.