United in line for massive surprise payday as big-money transfer brews – report

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Manchester United are reportedly set for a major financial windfall, with Fulham “resigned” to losing Andreas Pereira this summer.

Pereira spent 11 years at United and made 75 appearances for the club before he permanently left to join Fulham in 2022.

United sold him for just £10m. He came through the ranks at Carrington and had loan spells at Lazio in Italy and Flamengo in his native Brazil.

The midfielder scored four goals for United.

He struggled to become a mainstay at United, but he had no such issues at Fulham, where he almost instantly became one of the main men under Marco Silva upon arrival.

Pereira has played 119 times for the Cottagers, contributing 10 goals and 22 assists in that period.

However, it seems his time at Fulham is nearing its end – a development that could significantly benefit Ruben Amorim’s side financially.

According to TEAMtalk, Fulham are “resigned” to losing Pereira, who is on the radar of South American giants Palmeiras. He came close to signing for Palmeiras in January but the transfer never materialised as Fulham rejected their offers, one of which was worth around £20.5m.

With his deal expiring next summer and the 29-year-old making it clear he won’t put pen to paper on fresh terms, this window represents Fulham’s only chance of getting decent money from parting ways with him.

When United sold Pereira to Fulham, they included a 20 percent sell-on clause in the deal. This means the Red Devils will earn 20 percent of whatever fee Fulham receive from his sale.

United will be able to add this financial boost to their transfer budget, significantly enhancing Amorim’s chances of securing his top transfer targets.

TEAMtalk note that Fulham are aware of this, hence why they want a “hefty fee” to sanction Pereira’s exit.

In addition to Palmeiras, Pereira is also admired by Marseille and clubs in Saudi Arabia. The Duffel-born player is ready for a new challenge away from Craven Cottage.

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