Exclusive: Fulham leading the race to sign £30m Brazilian striker this month with Arsenal also keen

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TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Fulham are the frontrunners to sign a Brazilian striker who is attracting interest from a plethora of other Premier League clubs.

Fulham were ambitious in the summer transfer window, signing the likes of Emile Smith Rowe, Joachim Andersen, Sander Berge, Ryan Sessegnon and Jorge Cuenca while adding Reiss Nelson to their ranks on loan.

Marco Silva has made excellent use of the Cottagers’ squad, who sit in ninth place in the Premier League table and he could further be rewarded in the winter window as well.

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Fulham frontrunners in race to sign Igor Jesus

TBR Football’s chief correspondentGraeme Bailey can reveal that Fulham are leading the race to sign Botafogo striker Igor Jesus.

TBR Football has previously confirmed that Igor Jesus has caught Arsenal and Chelsea’s attention as well as the likes of Newcastle United and Brentford. TBR Football also revealed previously that West Ham ran background checks on Jesus.

However, Fulham, who are in the lead amongst the teams in pursuit of the 23-year-old’s signature are ready to allow Rodrigo Muniz to return to Brazil as a part of a deal this month, as has been told to TBR Football.

Ipswich Town interested in £30 million Fulham target Igor Jesus

TBR Football also understands that Ipswich Town have entered the race to sign the Brazilian, who is valued at £30 million.

Kieran McKenna’s side are looking to add at least one more striker to their roster.

TBR Football have revealed Ipswich have considered signing Haji Wright and Emmanuel Latte Lath to back McKenna.

It seems like Kieran McKenna and Co are ready to attack the winter market in a quest to survive in the league by the end of the campaign.