Fulham have now made an approach to sign a "top striker", having expressed a "concrete interest" in securing his signature, Sky reporter Sacha Tavolieri has revealed on X.

Cottagers eyeing new striker amid Rodrigo Muniz uncertainty

Rodrigo Muniz's future at Craven Cottage is in doubt, with the striker attracting interest from Premier League rivals Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur, with Thomas Frank's side said to have made an offer for the Brazilian.

Losing the 24-year-old could be seen as a real blow for Marco Silva, given that he was a regular starter throughout the 2024-25 campaign, picking up a total of eight goals and one assist in 31 Premier League appearances.

However, the Cottagers should be able to pocket a tidy fee for the forward, should they choose to sanction a departure, given that Spurs' bid was believed to amount to £32m, which would provide them with adequate funds to sign a top replacement.

In a recent update on X, Tavolieri has now revealed that Fulham are assessing potential options to replace Rodrigo, stating they hold a "concrete interest" in signing KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare, but there could be competition for his signature.

Alongside Fulham, a number of other Premier League clubs have made approaches for Arokodare, although the Sky Sports reporter appears to indicate Silva's side are leading the race for his signature, with a move to Craven Cottage deemed the "most concrete possibility".

A move may hinge upon Muniz leaving the club, however, with the Nigerian viewed as a "serious option" in the event of the former Flamengo man exiting Craven Cottage this summer.

"Top striker" Arokodare could be ideal replacement for Muniz

The Genk striker is yet to prove himself in one of Europe's top leagues, but he has maintained a solid goal record throughout his career so far, and the 2024-25 campaign was by far his most prolific to date.

The Nigeria international's exploits last season suggest that he could now be entering his prime, indicating he could make an instant impact at Craven Cottage, and Genk manager Thorsten Fink clearly holds his star player in very high regard.

Fink said: "Tolu is a top striker. He is fast, strong in the air, left and right-footed, and he scores. What more could you want as a coach? Moreover, he now also carries out his defensive duties, which he didn’t do before."

With Genk looking to hold out for a fee of £25m, a deal for Arokodare will be affordable, should Fulham decide to cash-in on their Brazilian star this summer, and he has all the tools to be a success in west London.