Fulham continue talks with Torino over midfielder Sasa Lukic and want a loan move for Andre

Fulham continue to discuss a deal with Serie A side Torino for the purchase of the club’s Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic.

The Premier League side made their initial offer of £8m on Friday as Fulham boss Marco Silva looks to add more quality to his squad.

Lukic played for his country at the World Cup in Qatar last month and is interested in moving to Craven Cottage during the January transfer window, with both sides keen to reach an agreement.

Sasa Lukic is a key transfer target for Marco Silva’s team in the January window

Lukic is set to join Fulham from Italian club Torino until the summer of 2026.

The 26-year-old who can play as number 6 or number 8 is set to sign a contract at Fulham until the summer of 2026, according to reports in Italy.

Torino are open to selling Lukic to the English team, but first want to close their own deals with Verona for midfielder Ivan Ilic.

The club are willing to let him go given the finances they will receive for Lukic, despite previously considering him as a possible future captain.

Sasa Lukic will join Fulham from Italian club Torino until the summer of 2026

Brazilian midfielder Andre could go to Craven Cottage on loan with an option to buy

The sale of Lukic guarantees a great figure and immediately makes room for the talented Ilic without creating financial problems for the team.

Silva’s ambitious side have reached an unexpected seventh place in the Premier League standings and are looking to attract more talent to help them in their bold bid for a place in one of next season’s European Cup competitions.

Fulham are also expanding their search for new signings to South America and are also trying to agree a loan deal for 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder Andre.

Fulham boss Marco Silva wants to bring in more January reinforcements to help the club in its quest for European football.

The club are seeking a loan deal with a £17.5m option to buy the star defensive midfield and have stepped up their efforts to secure his services in the remaining days of the mid-season transfer window.

Andre enjoyed an impressive season starring for Fluminese, making 61 appearances for the Brazilian Serie A side and scoring twice in all competitions.