Atalanta bid 34.5m for Muniz; Fulham want replacement first

Atalanta have tabled a 34.5 million offer for Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz, but the Premier League club remains reluctant to part with the Brazilian unless a replacement is lined up first. The bid comprises a guaranteed 30 million with up to 4.5 million in add-ons, and it comes as Atalanta seek a successor to Mateo Retegui, who left for Saudi Arabia this summer. Fulham, who have yet to sign first-team additions this window, insist they will only consider Muniz’s departure if they can secure a suitable replacement, with negotiations already centering on targets such as Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kevin.

Muniz has shown decent goal-scoring form over two seasons in English football, tallying 21 goals in 69 appearances since joining Fulham in 2023. He scored 11 league goals last season, often used in a supporting role alongside Raul Jimenez. With one year remaining on his contract and Fulham holding an option to extend for a further year, the club views Muniz as a long-term No.9. Nevertheless, Fulham’s recruitment strategy this summer has emphasized strengthening the squad in several areas, including wingers and midfield options, and they remain focused on adding players before...