Atalanta are closing in on a deal to sign Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz, reports from Italy claim, but first the Premier League side must find a replacement before they will part ways with the

Fulham could finally sanction the sale of Rodrigo Muniz as they line up a bid for Man United's Rasmus Hojlund.

TBR Football understands that Fulham have identified two attacking targets to replace exit-linked Rodrigo Muniz. Muniz has expressed his desire to leave Craven Cottage this summer amid emerging interest from Premier League sides and in Europe for the Brazilian’s signature.

Fulham have turned down Atalanta’s €40 million bid for Rodrigo Muniz even though the forward remains determined to join the Bergamo side.

Fulham rejected a £32m offer from Leeds United for Rodrigo Muniz at the start of the summer's transfer window.

Atalanta are CONFIDENT 😎 of completing the BIGGEST 💰️ Serie A transfer of the summer 😳 with Fulham for Rodrigo Muniz!

Marco Silva has confirmed that Rodrigo Muniz will be involved in Fulham ’s Premier League opener despite rumours of a move away from Craven Cottage. Muniz, who scored 11 Premier League goals last season, has attracted interest from Serie A side Atalanta, with reports claiming an offer worth £34million (€40m) had been lodged.

Fabian Hurzeler says he will "try to take the positives" from a difficult result, after Brighton were denied an opening-day win by a 96th-minute Rodrigo Muniz equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League at the AMEX Stadium.