Fulham have confirmed that Silva, 48, will leave the club at the end of the season, and has already agreed terms to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica.
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According to The Standard, Fulham want to appoint his successor as quickly as possible and have drawn up a three-man shortlist.
It’s understood that Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna is the current front runner, with Oliver Glasner also of interest among others.
The West London club are keeping their options open and have now added Arne Slot, Thomas Frank, and Liam Rosenior to their shortlist.