Fulham have had a magnificent season this time around as they currently find themselves sat in eighth place, just six points outside of a play-off place.

They made an incredible start to the campaign and following a little blip where they dropped to lower mid-table, they have picked themselves back up.

Slavisa Jokanovic's side have given themselves an outside chance of the play-offs, and have shown many times this season that they are more than worthy of being where they currently are.

But as is often the case with a side who have had a successful opening half to the season, some of their top performing players are on the receiving end of interest from potential buyers.

Whilst the club will surely try to do whatever they can to keep hold of them, it may prove a difficult task.

In this article, FLW writer Tom Rawcliffe will be taking a look at two things that Fulham will have to be fearful of happening in the January window.....

 

Ryan Sessegnon

The progression of Ryan Sessegnon this season has been breathtaking since his promotion to the first team in pre-season.

At just 16 years of age, the left-back has already made a total of 12 appearances which is mind-blowing considering his teenage status.

Sessegnon scored his first goal for the club earlier on in the season and put himself in the history books as the goal saw him become the first player born in 2000 to score in England's top four divisions.

He has been on the receiving end of a lot of interest from Premier League clubs and they could have a battle on their hands to keep hold of the player who Jamie Redknapp has labelled 'the next Ashley Cole'.

Slavisa Jokanovic will do everything in his power to keep the player at the club but if a big money offer was to come in, it may be impossible to resist.

Tom Cairney

Central midfielder has been a real lynchpin in the Fulham side this season and has unsurprisingly attracted a lot of attention.

Clubs such as Newcastle United and Aston Villa have been reported to have been interested in the Scottish midfielder but the Craven Cottage faithful will be hoping that the interest comes to nothing.

The 25-year-old has put in some sensational performances this season and with 5 goals and 4 assists, he certainly contributes a lot to the side.

Fulham's outside chance of gaining a play-off place will surely be damaged with the departure of Cairney so the supporters will be hoping that he stays put.

Fulham fans... Do you agree that the club will have to be fearful of these 2 things happening? Do you believe that they will choose to stay? Let us know what you think in the comments down below!