Goias defender Leyrielton is close to a move to Fulham.
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has also been linked with a move for Juventus centre-back Jean-Alain Boumsong as he bids to strengthen his defence.
However, Leyrielton looks set to become the next arrival at Craven Cottage as Goias sports manager Orislei Santos has revealed the necessary paper work has been sent to England.
"We have already sent all the documentation that is necessary for doing everything correctly," Santos told the Esmeraldino website.
"There are some things that we haven't arranged yet but besides that I think if everything goes on as it has been happening until now we could maybe announce the transfer on Friday."
