Sky Bet Championship side Fulham have been linked with a move for Montpellier striker Steve Mounie, and reports suggest that a concrete move to try and bring the front man to Craven Cottage has been made.
French media outlet L’Equipe state that although a bid has yet to be made, talks have began between the two clubs.
Fulham are not alone in their pursuit of the 22 year old. Premier League side West Brom are also said to be interested, while French giants Olympique Lyonnais have also been tracking the front man.
Fulham are looking to strengthen after falling just short in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
The Cottagers lost to Reading in the Play-Off Semi Finals after finishing sixth in the table.
And they will be in the market for a new striker following the conclusion of Derby striker Chris Martin’s loan spell at the club.
Mounie has impressed this season with Montpellier, scoring 14 goals in the French top flight. He also contributed three assist for his team mates.
Prior to that, he enjoyed a successful season on loan at fellow French side Nimes, where he found the back of the net 11 times.
Mounie came through the youth set-up at Montpellier after moving there in 2009.
He was born in Benin, and has appeared five times for their national team.
The front man has scored one goal for his national team, finding the back of the net against South Sudan in their African Cup qualifying campaign.
