Fulham have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of replacements for Joao Palhinha ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 28-year-old was the subject of intense interest from Bundesliga holders Bayern Munich ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
A move to the Bavarian giants did not materialise, though, with the switch collapsing at the final moment, meaning that the midfielder remained at Craven Cottage.
Palhinha has continued to impress for Marco Silva's side at the base of the midfield, while also netting four goals and providing one assist in 27 Premier League appearances.
The former Sporting Lisbon man is also becoming an important member of his national side, playing 90 minutes during Portugal's 5-2 win over Sweden last month.
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Fulham's Palhinha replacements
According to FootballTransfers, Fulham have devised a three-man list of players who could replace Palhinha ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The report claims that the Cottagers will make a move for Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips, who is currently on loan at West Ham United.
Phillips, an England international, has endured a tough start to life at the London Stadium, and David Moyes's has already hinted that the midfielder will not be returning to East London following the agreed temporary stint.
Fulham are expected to face competition in the battle for Phillips, though, with former club Leeds United interested in bringing the player back to Elland Road.
A switch for the Man City man to Yorkshire is highly dependent on whether Daniel Farke's side can secure promotion to the Premier League this season.
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Fulham want Arsenal and Coventry City stars
As well as Phillips, it is believed that Fulham are keen on securing the signature of Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino, who is currently on loan at Championship side Swansea City.
The midfielder has struggled for game time at points in South Wales but Mikel Arteta believes that Patino is good enough to play Premier League football.
It is also claimed that the Cottagers are sounding out a move for Coventry's Callum O'Hare, who is approaching a key junction in his career.
The former Aston Villa youngster is out of contract in the East Midlands in the summer and has not yet agreed to new terms with the Sky Blues.
O'Hare has a realistic chance of helping Coventry back to the Premier League this term, with Mark Robins's men four points behind the playoffs with six matches left to play.
