Fulham could be forced to sell assets

Fulham, could be forced to cash in on star performers if the money is too good for the Cottagers to turn down according to SkySports Martin Jol has admitted that if the price is right and suitable replacements can be obtained then the club will have to sell.

The West-Londoners have a whole host of players attracting interest from around the globe, first there’s American sensation Clint Dempsey whose fine displays ensure he is the only man at Craven Cottage who will be forgiven for calling the beautiful game soccer, whilst Moussa Dembele has also lit up the Premier League.

The usual suspects of Brede Hangeland and Andy Johnson have also been linked with moves elsewhere, but it is vitally important Jol does all in his power to make Russian Pavel Pogrebnyak’s loan deal a permanent one come the summer time after the striker has caught the eye of many admirers, especially after netting a hat-trick against Wolves.

However Jol has admitted when the big clubs come calling it is hard to deny ambitious players the chance to progress in their careers and concedes for a club of Fulham’s stature to move forward and sign players, stars will have to be sold first.

"We have now got two or three players with a very good value and we will have to wait and see," said Jol.

"There is a lot of interest from other clubs in my players and that is why I have to try to use my background and experience to find younger players.

"For me, it is not a problem because I feel we have that philosophy, not like in Germany and Holland.

"They have a big party if they sell someone for £20million, but here it is different. If you sell a player here, everybody says you are a selling club, but I am used to that.

"I will always shake hands with them if they can go to the Chelseas, the Manchester Citys or the Manchester Uniteds or Arsenals of this world.

"It is not a problem for me. The only thing I don't like is if they say before the season starts that they want to play Champions League football, but that is another issue."

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