Fulham are keen to sign former Arsenal target Hector Herrera.
According to a report by Record, Fulham have made a concrete offer for Porto’s Hector Herrera with the Portuguese club coming back with a counteroffer.
The Mexican publication claim Porto are willing to sell Herrera as the player’s contract expires next summer, though it will be for a fee far less than his £35.5 million release clause.
Fulham’s attempts to sign the player comes after Arsenal’s interest in signing the midfielder cooled, according to The Sun who also publish the Cottagers’ interest in the Mexico international.
The Gunners have already strengthened their midfield with the addition of Lucas Torreira, therefore their own interest in the 28-year-old has cooled allowing Fulham to put themselves in pole position.
Slavisa Jokanovic’s side have already strengthened their squad with the likes of Jean Serri joining from Nice and Andre Schurrle arriving on loan, though Herrera would arguably be their most impressive addition of the lot.
The former Pachuca man has become one of Porto’s most impressive players since joining the club, while for the Mexican national team he sets the rhythm in midfield and dictates play.
Herrera alongside Tom Cairney and Serri in Fulham’s midfield could help the club steer well clear of relegation this coming season, while giving the club’s supporters plenty of excitement along the way.
The report in Record claims Jokanovic has spoken with Herrera to tell him of his intentions to sign him this summer, and the club remain hopeful of bringing him to Craven Cottage.
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