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Fulham leapfrog Brighton as bookies’ favourites to sign Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri

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Forestieri’s Sheffield Wednesday future is currently uncertain and Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion lead the betting.

Fernando Forestieri of Sheffield Wednesday reacts during the Sky Bet Championship play off semi final, second leg match between Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town at Hillsborough...Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri

Fulham have replaced Brighton & Hove Albion as favourites to sign Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri with bookmakers Sky Bet.

Just last week Brighton emerged as odds-on favourites for the Owls star’s signature, with no other club occupying shorter odds than 18/1.

But the Seagulls have since drifted to 3/1, with Fulham ahead of them at 11/10.

Slavisa Jokanovic Head Coach of Fulham looks on prior to the Carabao Cup First Round match between Wycombe Wanderers and Fulham at Adams Park on August 8, 2017 in High Wycombe, England.Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic

Neither club have been formally linked with a move for Forestieri this summer, although the recent movement in the market could signify an imminent approach.

Top scorer in each of his two seasons at Sheffield Wednesday, Forestieri has not started a league match since the campaign’s opening day and missed two altogether owing to an internal suspension, imposed following an alleged bust-up with teammate Sam Winnall.

Shane Duffy of Brighton gets above Sam Winnall of Sheffield Wednesday during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield Wednesday at Amex Stadium on...Sheffield Wednesday striker Sam Winnall

And with the Football League’s financial fair play regulations severely impacting the Owls’ remaining transfer plans, it is possible the Hillsborough side could entertain offers for the Argentina-born player.

That being said, they would perhaps be loathe to lose Forestieri to a direct rival such as Fulham.

Although, having played under Cottagers boss Slavisa Jokanovic at Watford, it is possible the 27-year-old may be keen on the idea of a move to Craven Cottage.

Could Fernando Forestieri leave Sheffield Wednesday this month? And will Brighton or Fulham be his destination?