Cedric has been a bit part player at Arsenal this season and the club are prepared to let him go in January.
He has 18 months left on his contract and the Gunners are waiting for offers to land on their table as they eye shipping him out.
Fulham have been the favourites to sign him and it has been claimed that the Cottagers are set to table a bid for him in the coming days.
But according to Italian broadcaster SportItalia, the west London club are set to face competition for the signature of Cedric.
The defender is attracting interest from outside the Premier League as well ahead of the winter transfer window.
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid and Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen are also interested in getting their hands on Soares.
But Fulham have the advantage as the player’s preference to stay in the Premier League and London if he leaves Arsenal.
The Cottagers are hopeful of working out an agreement with Arsenal and securing a deal for Cedric soon.
