What is the latest news with Rodrigo Muniz’s situation at Fulham amid Middlesbrough transfer talk?

Both Fulham and Middlesbrough were said to be interested in Rodrigo Muniz last summer although Fulham won the race to secure the services of the 21-year-old. 

However, in the past season the forward probably didn’t play as often as he would’ve hoped having been back up to Aleksandar Mitrovic and he made 25 league appearances starting just two of those games.

The youngster did manage to contribute five goals showing there is potential there but given the Cottagers achieved promotion up to the Premier League last season, it looks unlikely that his game time would increase next year.

However, according to journalist Vene Casagrande, Boro are interested in making a move for the player again and his parent club could be open to letting him go out on loan for the upcoming season.

With the season quickly approaching, this looks like signing that could be highly beneficial to Chris Wilder’s side next year.

Following the departures of the likes of Folarin Balogun and Aaron Connolly at the end of their loan deals at the end of the season, as well as Uche Ikpeazu and Chuba Akpom being able to leave the club, Boro could really use some attacking reinforcements.

Furthermore, given the club are searching for promotion next year, to make sure they have the strength to score goals is vital for them.

Given Fulham probably won’t have a big chance for him in their side next year, to send the 21-year-old out on loan to a league where he has already shown glimpses of talent, would allow their player to develop his game to put him in a position where he could play for the Cottagers again.

Middlesbrough haven’t yet made an official move for this deal but it does look to be one that would benefit all parties so this is one we could see go