This article is part of Football League World's 'The Verdict' series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more...

Fulham are rivalling Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic to the potential signing of Thiago Pinto, according to Lance.

The report claims that the striker is set for a move to England, although his agent is remaining tight-lipped on which club he will be signing for.

Pinto is currently playing for Spanish side CE Manresa, and has caught the eye with a number of impressive performances in recent weeks.

Fulham will be hoping that they can land his signature, as they look to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking this season.

Scott Parker's side have started this year's campaign brightly, and currently occupy one of the play-off places after six league games.

But would Pinto be a good signing for Fulham?

We discuss....

Chris Gallagher

"This would be a very interesting signing for Fulham.

"Whilst Pinto is unproven at a high level, he clearly has a lot of potential and the fact he is linked with a host of clubs in England shows that he is someone that many clubs see as a talent.

"Therefore, it would be a smart bit of business from the Cottagers, particularly as you can't imagine he will command a big fee from his current Spanish side.

"So, it's a move that is low-risk and could have big rewards if Pinto goes on to become the player that many feel he can be."

Toby Wilding

"I'm not altogether sure they need him at the minute to be honest.

"With Aleksandar Mitrovic leading the line impressively again this season, while being ably supported by the likes of Anthony Knockaert, Ivan Cavaleiro and Bobby Reid, it does seem as though the Cottagers have got plenty of options as it is up front right now.

"Add to that the fact that Pinto has had very little experience of high-level football, and I do wonder whether he would be capable of stepping up to a battle for promotion to the Premier League this season.

"That being said, with Premier League Crystal Palace also interested, there may be a case to be made for that argument that Pinto does have the potential to make an impact somewhere like Craven Cottage."

Jacob Potter

"I have my doubts with this one.

"Fulham already have a number of strong options in attacking positions, and I can't see Scott Parker being willing to take one of them out of the side for a forward that isn't proven in English football.

"Pinto could be a good signing for the future, but I still can't see him being good enough to force his way into Fulham's first-team anytime soon.

"Aleksandar Mitrovic is a much better option to have at this moment in time, and it would be a poor move for both parties involved if he moved to Craven Cottage."