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Danilo, a commentator on the situation, noted that the club had also previously shown interest in Vila Sante from Grêmio, although those talks had cooled off. With Claudinho's exit, the urgency to find a suitable replacement has intensified. While Andreas Pereira remains a top target, the hesitance of Fulham to sell complicates matters.
Vila Sante offers a different skill set, operating more as a defensive midfielder, which could provide some tactical variety. Nonetheless, the primary aim continues to be securing an attacking player akin to Claudinho's style of play.