Fulham have been dealt another blow in their hunt for a centre-back, as Brentford are refusing to sell James Tarkowski, according to Get West London.

Kit Symons has been on the lookout for a central defender all summer, with Tarkowski and Brighton defender Lewis Dunk being his top targets.

However, Dunk has recently signed a new long-term contract and Fulham switched their attentions to the Brentford star and Nottingham Forest's Michael Mancienne.

Bees owner Matthew Benham rates the defender at around £5 million, but head coach Marinus Dijkhuizen is refusing to sanction Tarkowski's departure especially after Andreas Bjelland picked up an injury.

Fulham will now turn their attentions elsewhere as they look to add defensive reinforcements before the transfer deadline on Tuesday.

Tarkowski came through the youth ranks at Oldham Athletic and made 72 league appearances for them, before joining Brentford last summer.

He has gone on to play 50 times in the Championship, helping the Bees reach the play-offs last season.

Fulham and Brentford fans... What do you make of the news? Should you sell Tarkowski for the money offered? Who should Fulham turn to now? Let us know what you think in the comments below.