Fulham are interested in Independiente Del Valle midfielder Patrik Mercado and are one of several Premier League clubs monitoring him. According to sources, Brighton and Bournemouth have also shown interest, and there are indications that the three English clubs could make formal approaches in the coming weeks. Chelsea are also watching the 22-year-old's situation; however, it is believed that their owners, BlueCo, may be considering him for the sister club Strasbourg. The midfielder has attracted wider attention, and sources confirm that talks have already taken place with Brazilian teams Vasco Da Gama and Palmeiras, along with European sides Wolfsburg, Braga, and Sevilla. Mercado is expected to move this summer.