Fulham are reportedly on the verge of securing a club-record deal for Brazilian winger Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk. Sources indicate that the deal is worth £34.6 million. The 22-year-old's potential arrival would mark only the second signing of the summer transfer window for Marco Silva's team.

Kevin, who previously played for Palmeiras, has made a significant impact at Shakhtar Donetsk since joining in 2023, scoring 17 goals and providing 10 assists in 57 appearances. He also brings European experience to Fulham, having played seven Champions League matches for Shakhtar last season.

If the transfer is finalized, the £34.6 million fee would surpass Fulham's previous record of £27 million, which they spent to acquire Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal a year ago.

The potential signing of Kevin comes after what has been described as a frustrating transfer window for Fulham manager Marco Silva. Last season, Silva guided the team to a record Premier League points total of 53. However, prior to the Kevin deal, the only addition to the squad had been back-up goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, who arrived from Montpellier for £500,000.

Fulham's start to the current Premier League season has been underwhelming, with only two points gained from their opening three league games. They also suffered a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in their recent West London derby at Stamford Bridge. The addition of Kevin is expected to bolster their attacking options and provide a much-needed boost to the team's performance.