Fulham ready to poach rival Premier League side for their manager if Marco Silva quits

Craven Cottage chiefs are keen on the Portuguese coach as their first-choice replacement while Silva considers his options this summer.

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The Cottagers will turn to Vitor Pereira if Marco Silva exitsCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

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Silva could rival Nuno Espirito Santo for a top Saudi jobCredit: Shutterstock EditorialSilva has been linked with the vacancy at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, along with Nottingham Forest’s Nuno Espirito Santo.

Pereira, 56, made himself a massive hit at Molineux  after replacing Gary O’Neil in December when Wolves were 19th in the Premier League.

The former Fenerbahce boss sparked an impressive revival which saw them stay up with plenty to spare.

Fulham believe Pereira would be an ideal fit as Silva’s future at the club comes into doubt — and not for the first time.

Silva, 47,  could be  tempted by Saudi riches and may believe he has taken Fulham as far as he can. 

Meanwhile,  Pereira might jump at the chance of mid-table security and a possible push for Europe.

Wolves may lose some of their best players in the summer with Matheus Cunha heavily tipped to be first out of the door.

Manchester United are believed to have triggered the Brazilian’s £62million release clause and that will make Pereira’s job all the more difficult.

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Santo’s stand-out season with Forest has impressed Saudi clubsCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK

If Fulham go for Pereira, they could put together a better financial package and also a long-term plan that suits him more.

Pereira has a reputation for moving throughout his career. He is in his 14th senior job and he has only stayed a year in nine of the last ten.

Fulham go into Sunday’s final Prem game of the season at home to Manchester City knowing victory could mean a ninth-place finish.

And Wolves, in 14th, will guarantee ending up above both Europa League runners-up Man Utd and winners Spurs if they beat visitors Brentford.