Fulham have a surprise name on their shortlist of midfield targets - Preston North End dynamo Ben Whiteman.
The former Manchester United trainee, 26, has caught the eye since joining Preston from Doncaster in January 2021.
Fulham boss Marco Silva is looking to strengthen his side's midfield options this month.
The Cottagers have enjoyed an impressive first half of the season back in the Premier League after last season’s promotion.
They went into the weekend’s fixtures sitting sixth in the top-flight, just two points behind Tottenham.
Now Silva wants to build on that.
The Cottagers have been linked with a move for Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure.
However, at about £5m, Whiteman would be a cheaper alternative.
Whiteman is in the final 18 months of his contract at Preston.
And Fulham know that he would understandably jump at the chance of a move to the Premier League.