Marco Silva is ‘considering quitting Fulham’ as contract talks face collapse
Marco Silva is considering his options as he eyes a potential departure from Fulham upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.
That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the boss feels he has taken Fulham as far as he can at this stage.
Silva was left unhappy at Fulham after their lack of backing during the summer transfer window and is now weighing up his long-term future at the club.
Football Insider revealed on 10 October that Saudi Pro League sides are tracking Silva in case he becomes available, having been long-term admirers of his.
Meanwhile, he has been linked with potential vacancies at both Man United and Nottingham Forest in recent months, and is expected to have no shortage of options.
Marco Silva plotting Fulham exit after latest twist
Brown told Football Insider in October that Silva is likely to walk away from Fulham despite missing out on the Forest job following Sean Dyche’s arrival.
The former scout, who has a wealth of experience working closely alongside elite-level managers including Sir Alex Ferguson for over a decade at Man United, insisted that there is now a growing feeling that he will leave the club.
“Silva is considering his options for a move away,” he told Football Insider.
“He feels he’s taken Fulham as far as he can with the backing he’s getting from the board, and wants a bigger platform to show what he can do at the top level.
“That’s the suggestion at the moment, because he isn’t being given the backing of the club to take this club any further than he has already.
“After that loss against Palace, I think it was clear that this Fulham side aren’t where they want to be despite the manager’s best efforts.
“Silva has done a really good job with the squad he’s got there, but it gets to a point where he wants to push further but the club aren’t prepared for that.
“So if he gets the opportunity to go somewhere else, to a bigger club, I expect that’s something he will be looking to do even though Fulham obviously want to keep him.”
Fulham plan to agree new deal with Silva
Football Insider revealed on 16 November that Fulham are pushing for Silva to sign a new deal as soon as possible to end any speculation about his future.
The West London outfit want the manager to cement his future at Craven Cottage and end any speculation which could cause unrest behind the scenes.
However, Football Insider revealed on 21 November that Silva is delaying Fulham’s contract talks despite positive discussions during the recent international break.
Interest from a number of bigger clubs is believed to have turned the manager’s head, and despite holding talks with Fulham, his future remains up in the air.
Meanwhile, Football Insider exclusively revealed on 18 November that Fulham will sound out Brendan Rodgers with fresh suggestions their current boss could walk away.
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