Fulham interested in Porto's Mateus Uribe?

Fulham are reportedly interested in signing Porto midfielder Mateus Uribe.

The Cottagers may be forced to strengthen in the middle of the park this summer, with Joao Palhinha currently linked with a move away from West London.

Palhinha joined Fulham from Sporting Lisbon for an estimated £20m fee last summer, and he has gone on to establish himself as a key member of Marco Silva's side.

The Portugal international has started 31 of Fulham's 34 league games this season, chipping in with three goals.

Despite having a contract until June 2027, Palhinha is expected to attract offers during the summer transfer window.

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Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have all been linked with the 27-year-old, who is reportedly valued at £50m by Fulham.

If Palhinha does leave the club at the end of the season then Fulham could turn to Portugal once again to find his replacement.

According to Football Insider, the West London club have identified Uribe as a potential transfer target for the summer window.

The experienced midfielder has made 47 competitive appearances for Porto this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists.

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Although he is playing regularly for Sergio Conceicao's side, Uribe could leave the Portuguese giants this summer.

The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and as it stands, he will be available on a free transfer.

Uribe, who is comfortable playing in central and defensive midfield, would bring a wealth of top-level experience to Fulham, having competed in the Champions League and Europa League during his time with Porto.

Since joining the Portuguese club in the summer of 2019, Uribe has registered 15 goals and eight assists in 172 competitive games.

Fulham, meanwhile, are set to end the 2022-23 campaign in a respectable mid-table position, and they are currently preparing for Monday's home meeting with Leicester City.