Fulham set to rival Watford and Chelsea as the race for Filipe Luis heats up ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Filipe Luis is a free agent this summer following his sacking at Flamengo earlier this year. The Brazilian coach is in high demand and could be working in England next season.
Chelsea’s BlueCo have made checks once again this month after offering him the Strasbourg job in January. The Sportzine sources suggest that the 40-year-old has once again been offered the role, as the decision-makers highly rate him, but they do not see him ready to take over at Stamford Bridge just yet.
They want him at their French club and are ready to part ways with Gary O’Neil, after the Ligue 1 side failed to secure European football for next season. The Brazilian has been in talks with BlueCo, but a decision has not been made.
Watford and Fulham ready to challenge Chelsea’s BlueCo
Luis is not short of options as Watford are interested in hiring him as their new manager this summer. They have sacked Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road, having won just three matches in his stint.
The Sportzine sources reported earlier this month that the EFL Championship side saw him as the ideal candidate, though he needs time to complete his badges and also get a work permit.
Fulham have now entered the race for the Brazilian, with Marco Silva set to leave at the end of the season. The Portuguese is in line to join Benfica, as Jose Mourinho is moving back to Real Madrid this summer.
Chelsea were linked with Silva, but sources at Stamford Bridge have insisted that the Fulham manager was not on their list. Xabi Alonso remains the main pick, with Andoni Iraola as the other option.
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