Ahead of their first season back in the Championship, Fulham will be looking to be shrewd in the transfer window to ensure they can bounce back and achieve promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

One player they seem likely to be without for next season’s promotion push is Jean-Micheal Seri, who reportedly has Inter Milan and AC Milan battling for him.

The 27-year-old arrived at Craven Cottage in a big-money move last summer but had a disappointing season for the London club, making 34 appearances and grabbing just one goal and three assists.

Despite his underwhelming season, Scott Parker will need to find an alternative to Seri if he does depart in the summer transfer window.

It appears likely the Ivory Coast international will leave Fulham this summer and we have highlighted three players that could be realistic replacements if he does depart...

Josh Brownhill

The 23-year-old had an excellent season under Lee Johnson in 2018/19 and was a key figure as Bristol City came very close to qualifying for the playoffs.

A high-energy midfielder who has a good range of passing and quick feet, Brownhill scored six goals and created four in 49 appearances last season.

With 120 Championship appearances already to his name, the club should be confident that he could thrive if he makes the move.

Cameron McGeehan

 

McGeehan was brilliant in the 2018/19 campaign, helping Barnsley seal their return to League One.

A high tempo player who is superb both with and without possession, the 24-year-old would be an exciting prospect if Fulham can prize him away from Oakwell.

The central midfielder scored six goals and grabbed two assists in 44 appearances last season and was named in the EFL League One team of the year.

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu

Another exciting young midfielder in a newly promoted team, Mpanzu was the beating heart of a Luton Town side sealed back to back promotions as they won League One last season.

Mpanzu played in multiple positions around a midfield diamond with the Hatters and is a quality player both defensively and moving forward, meaning he could offer Fulham some versatility in the centre of the park.

Fulham may face some competition from Stoke City as former Luton boss Nathan Jones is reportedly interested in reuniting with the midfielder.