Fulham are the latest Premier League club to register an interest in Inter Milan forward Gabriel Barbosa.
Barbosa, also known as Gabigol, has been linked with a move to the Premier League for the last few months, with West Ham, Crystal Palace and the Toffees touted as possible destinations for the Brazil international.
Having failed to make an impact for the Nerazzurri, the 22-year old striker has been on loan to Santos in his native Brazil since January 2018, however Inter are believed to be keen on cashing in.
While the Serie A giants are reportedly looking to sell Barbosa in the summer, other outlets claim that the club would be open to selling him in January, for the right price.
And according to Football Italia, Fulham have stormed to the head of the pack, with Claudio Ranieri a firm admirer of Barbosa’s talents.
The report, that cites La Gazzetta dello Sport, claims that previous frontrunners West Ham now must sell before they can sanction a move, which has allowed Fulham to make their move.
Where Everton’s interest plays into the situation is unclear, but the Blues are in the market for a forward this month, with Cenk Tosun, Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all having failed to establish themselves as the club’s sole goalscorer.
It is also unclear whether Barbosa would be eligible to receive a work permit in the UK.
