Fulham now interested in January move for teenage attacker with ‘real quality’
Fulham are one of several clubs interested in a move for young attacker Fabio Jalo in January.
A report from TEAMTalk has suggested that Fabio Jalo.’s side could try and sign the teenager in the upcoming transfer window.
There’s been a big problem at Craven Cottage this season and that’s been in front of goal.
Carlos Vinicius’s tap-in against Luton Town is still the only league goal a centre-forward has scored for Fulham in the Premier League.
Fellow Brazilian Rodrigo Muniz led the line well against Manchester United at the weekend but picked up an injury and there’s no news yet on how long he’ll be unavailable for.
Fulham have been linked with strikers already in January and there’s a lot of pressure on the club making the right addition to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
Despite this need for an immediate fix, the club are still looking to the future in the transfer window.
Fans have been treated to seeing the likes of Luke Harris and Luc de Fougerolles come through the academy in the past 18 months.
Fulham are now interested in Barnsley’s young winger Fabio Jalo to add to their impressive young cohort.
Jalo’s contract runs out at the end of the season which means he could be available for a bargain price.
However, the likes of Brighton, Everton, Leeds and Southampton also have an eye on the 17-year-old.
Fulham interested in January move for Jalo
The report from TEAMTalk has suggested that Fulham are ‘keeping a close eye’ on Fabio Jalo.
Already an under-19 international, Jalo would fit in well in a squad full of Brazilian and Portuguese players who speak his native language.
Jalo scored his second senior goal against Horsham in the FA Cup last week, and manager Neill Collins said at the start of the season: “I was really pleased with him. He showed moments of real quality, he always looks a goal threat and linked up quite well with Max (Watters).
“We might see him prior to Bradford (the next trophy game in November) but I am looking forward to different opportunities that might arise for him.
“Right now, Fabio will stay here and see what opportunities come. He’s not that far away from getting in the first team depending on injuries and form.”
Fulham may be interested in signing Jalo but when they come up against teams like Brighton who are synonymous with developing young talent, convincing him to make the move to West London might not be easy.
However, Silva’s reputation among Portuguese players and the style of play he demands from his team makes him a very enticing manager to work with.
Jalo shouldn’t be Fulham’s priority signing in January, but he would be a very astute addition.
