Silva, 48, has officially been confirmed as the next Benfica manager, replacing Real Madrid-bound Jose Mourinho.
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Kieran McKenna had previously been the favourite to replace him, but he has since made the shock decision to step down at Ipswich and take a break from football.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, former Man United manager Ruben Amorim is among the names Fulham are looking at.
Amorim isn’t the only one, however, Frank Lampard and Famalicao coach Hugo Oliveira, who worked with Silva, are also of interest.
Palmeiras’ Abel Ferreira rounds of Fulham’s shortlist.