Brazilian midfielder Andre is expected to join Fulham next year, talkSPORT understands.
The 22-year-old Fluminense star is one of the latest exciting talents to emerge from Brazilian football and has attracted Premier League interest.
Giants including Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly been keen on making a move for Andre.
However, it’s Fulham who look set to seal his signature in what could be a massive coup for Marco Silva’s side.
talkSPORT understands the Cottagers already have an agreement in principle in place with Andre.
Fulham are prepared to pay Fluminense a fee in excess of £20million and are waiting to see whether or not any Joao Palhinha sale will offset Andre’s incoming.
Bayern Munich are expected to return having almost signed Palhinha late last summer, with Arsenal also holding genuine interest.
But the £75million+ price tag means they are unlikely to enter the race for the Portuguese international in January.
Andre has spent the whole of his career at Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A side Fluminense, rising from their academy to first-team.
He has made 169 senior appearances for the club, most recently in the Club World Cup out in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
They beat Egyptian side Al Ahly 2-0 and Andre was named as the Man of the Match in yet another fine performance for Fluminense.
When asked about links with Fulham, Andre told talkSPORT: “I watch the Premier League and it is a big dream to play there.
“I am focused on finishing the season with Fluminense and realising our dream of winning the Club World Cup. But my dream is clear, to be a Premier League player.”
Fluminense’s win means they will face either Urawa Red Diamonds or Manchester City in the final on Friday night.
A clash against the latter would see Andre face Premier League opposition for the first time, and he is relishing such a challenge.
“Over the last five years, Manchester City are the best team in the world and everyone in Brazil stops to watch them play,” he added.
“It will be an incredible experience to play in the Club World Cup final against Manchester City if they get in through to it.”