Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is edging closer to completing a move away from the club, according to a report by the Daily Star.

The Serbian striker has long been touted for a move ever since it was clear Fulham were heading back into the Championship, and the 24-year-old now appears to be on the verge of making a move to La Liga to join Spanish side, Real Betis.

Mitrovic was one of few shining lights for the Cottagers last season as he bagged 11 goals in a miserable campaign for the club which saw Slavisa Jokanovic and Claudio Ranieri both sacked before Scott Parker was given the reins for ther run-in.

Parker is well aware he is about to oversee a bit of a change in personnel at the club, and while he will have been desperate to keep hold of Mitrovic, he will know that he is one of the club's most saleable assets as they aim to avoid any sort of financial problems.

West Ham were thought to be interested in landing Mitrovic, but it appears Betis are leading the chase for the Serbian, with both clubs willing to compromise on a fee anywhere between £22m and £30m.

Fulham are believed to want closer to the £30m mark, but both clubs are reportedly willing to compromise on that fee and come to a successful agreement.

The Verdict

This is inevitable really I think this move, with Mitrovic not likely to stick around in the Championship.

He will be good wherever he goes and it's a shame for the English game he looks like moving to La Liga.

However, the money will be good for Parker and Fulham, who will look to re-invest some of the funds raised as they look to bounce back to the top flight at the first attempt.