Fulham are to make defender Shane Duffy's loan from Brighton permanent to pave the way for the arrival of Arsenal defender Cedric Soares on loan.
Marco Silva's side already have Duffy, who has made five appearances since joining last summer, and Dan James from Leeds as their two designated domestic loans. Shane Duffy's permanent deal is better for Fulham as Dan James would cost more.
Once the paperwork is sorted out, with Brighton, Soares will then move the short distance to west London on loan from Arsenal.