Fulham have intensified their pursuit of Evian midfielder Rabiu Mohammed.
The English outfit wants to gazump Benfica’s effort at landing the Ghanaian international by moving a step closer to his signature.
Martin Jol has money at his disposal after Shadid Khan took charge of the West London club and is keen to strengthen his squad during the summer.
The 23-year-old declaration that he would favour a move to England has put Fulham in good position to lure him to Goodison Park.
Evian are struggling to hold onto the combative midfielder after impressing heavily for the French outfit in the past two seasons.
The Ghana Under-20 World Cup winner shot into prominence again after impressing in Ghana colours at the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.
He has since gone ahead to command a starting role in the Black Stars.