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Fulham manager Scott Parker could have a battle on his hands if he wants to hold onto defender Cyrus Christie, with Sky Sports Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio reporting that AS Roma are interested in signing the Republic of Ireland international this month.

Christie has performed well this season making 18 appearances as the Cottagers push for an immediate return to the Premier League, and it this good form that appears to have attracted the attentions of an unlikely suitor.

So should Fulham look to keep Christie or offload him if the price is right?

We discuss.........

Ned Holmes

"This seems a bit of a strange one for me but you certainly wouldn't blame Fulham for looking to cash in.

"Christie has been the Championship club's first-choice right-back over the past few months, so losing him would be a blow but they do have young Ryan Sessegnon, who looked impressive in that position during the early part of the season.

"It would no doubt be a gamble, particularly with Fulham well set to push for promotion.

"However, if the offer is big enough I think makes sense for the West London club to look to cash in."

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Jacob Potter

“I’m not too sure what he’s done to justify interest from such a reputable club!

“Christie is an excellent option to have going forward at full-back for Fulham, but I still have my doubts over his ability in defence for Scott Parker’s side.

“I’d be tempted to say that they should cash in on Christie this month, as it means it will give the likes of Steven Sessegnon the chance to impress on a regular basis in Fulham’s bid for promotion.

“Christie is likely to be on relatively high wages, so I don’t think Fulham will be too reluctant in selling him before we reach the conclusion of the January transfer window.

“He’s not a key player for the Cottagers in my opinion, and I think he’s easily replaceable for Scott Parker. “

Chris Thorpe

"Arguably one of the strangest transfer links of the window - a move away from Craven Cottage for Christie seems like a matter of when not if, with the 27-year-old having fallen down the pecking order behind Messrs Denis Odoi and Steven Sessegnon.

"A move to a club of Roma's size and stature would be far too hard to turn down for a player who is well into his prime years, with the potential transfer offering one last paycheck before he hangs up his boots in a few years.

"With his opportunities likely to be limited under Scott Parker in west London, a move away seems like the best option for a player that still has a lot to offer any potential suitors.

"A move to the Stadio Olimpico could well go along way towards rejuvenating the former Coventry City man, particularly as he seeks to maintain his international place within the Republic of Ireland squad."