Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan has said the club are doing everything they can to keep star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic this summer.

The West London side are preparing for life back in the Championship after they were relegated from the Premier League last season.

The Serbian has attracted attention from clubs across Europe, with West Ham, Real Betis, Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahce all reported to be interested.

Speaking to the Fulhamish podcast (26/06), Khan indicated that he was pushing as hard as he could to keep the striker at the club.

He said: "I would like to retain as many of our key players as possible, that is what we are working on right now.

"That does include Aleksandar Mitrovic. I have a great relationship with him and we have had a lot of talks.

"He really loves Fulham, he loves the club, he loves the people here, he loves his teammates, he loves [Craven] Cottage, and he and I get along great.

"He is one of the straightest shooters and most hard-working guys. If you don't take your job seriously and you're stealing from the football club by not earning your keep then he will be first person to call you out and I really like that accountability.

"We made a big move and investment to get him here and I believe it was a great investment for us.

"He sets a great tone in the dressing room and on the pitch. I would love to do everything I can to get Mitro back and I am doing everything I can to keep him."

The Verdict

Keeping Mitrovic at the club this summer could be a great bit of business by Fulham, as long as the Serbian wants to be there.

The forward, who is valued at £22.5 million by Transfermarkt, scored 12 goals in 17 appearances during his last spell in the Championship and would be among the top strikers in the league if Fulham can keep him.

Khan praised Mitrovic for his attitude but it has been questioned in the past, particularly at Newcastle United, and if the forward wants to leave then I can't see any benefit in keeping him at the club.

The Whites will be targeting promotion next season and will need all of their players fully motivated because getting back to the Premier League will be a long, hard slog – especially given the number of quality teams in the Championship this season.