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title: "Fulham: Cottagers make ‘proposal’ to sign Pablo Maia"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Fulham News"
published: "2022-10-26T11:05:35Z"
modified: "2022-10-26T11:05:35Z"
---

# Fulham: Cottagers make ‘proposal’ to sign Pablo Maia

**[Fulham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/fulham-fc-news/) have made a ‘proposal’ to sign Sao Paulo midfielder Pablo Maia, according to transfer insider [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano).**

### The Lowdown: Open to offers

The Brazilian is one of the most exciting young prospects in his homeland, and as a result of entering the final [12 months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-sao-paulo/kader/verein/585) of his contract, this has alerted potential suitors to his situation.

Recent reports have [claimed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20209003/fulham-nottingham-forest-pablo-maia-transfer/) that Rogerio Ceni’s side are willing to listen to offers in the region of €10m (£8.6m), and the Cottagers appear keen to bring him to the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/).

### The Latest: Fulham see approach rejected

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1584515877470232576?s=46&t=Dk8LiEro_f5V3BDeenJFBA), Romano revealed that Fulham have seen an initial approach for Maia rejected, though discussions regarding a potential move are ongoing. He wrote:

“Fulham have made opening, verbal proposal for Brazilian talent Pablo Maia, born in 2002 — it has been turned down by Sao Paulo.

“Negotiations will continue as Pablo Maia is highly rated by Fulham and other European clubs.”

### The Verdict: Get it done…

Maia has been [dubbed](https://twitter.com/ftalentscout/status/1504599971923955725?s=46&t=MK6jklzqZXDrAeke4IgRjQ) a ‘Mini-Casemiro’ by football talent scout [Jacek Kulig](https://twitter.com/FTalentScout), and if the opportunity to sign him is affordable and at the right price, it should be a no-brainer of a deal for Fulham to complete.

The 20-year-old is an athletic player having made 64 appearances in all competitions throughout 2022, netting three goals and providing one assist during that time ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/pablo-maia/leistungsdaten/spieler/892089)).

He also offers plenty of [versatility](https://www.transfermarkt.com/pablo-maia/leistungsdaten/spieler/892089) having previously operated across all midfield positions and even at centre-back, an attribute that Marco Silva will no doubt be attracted to.

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