The Cottagers are yet to set the world alight this season as they currently sit 10th in the Sky Bet Championship table, six points off the play-offs at this current moment.

The January transfer window could prove vital in Fulham's season as they look to upset a few critics and sneak into promotion contention.

Manager Slaviša Jokanović will be wanting use the next few weeks as an opportunity to excite some supporters, before it turns into a mediocrity average year for the London club.

Although the limelight may be on the outings at Craven Cottage as loan striker Chris Martin has refused to play for them - demanding a return to parent team Derby County.

Fulham may want to resolve that issue before looking for new arrivals.

Jokanovic is not an idiot, mind you, he knows when he sees talent and that may be another case this month, providing the board give him the funds.

Here are TWO players the boss needs to complete deals for this week.....

 

Aiden O'Brien 

Millwall striker Aiden O'Brien has been linked with a move to the Championship following his ten goals this season already.

The 23- year-old has been attracting interest from Fulham and their London rivals Queens Park Rangers.

The former Republic of Ireland under-23 international is a product of the Lions' youth academy and has had several loan stints away from The Den, including time at Crawley, Aldershot and Torquay United.

O'Brien established himself in the Millwall team in 2014 following their relegation to League One.

If Chris Martin does happen to depart Craven Cottage then Jokanovic will be on the hunt for a new striker, and rather play risky I think he should be on the safe side and wrap up a deal for Aiden O'Brien, before this weekend's trip to south Wales to face Cardiff City in the FA Cup Third Round.

Rob Kiernan

The 25-year-old is a key reason as to why his team Rangers are currently second in the Scottish Premiership, despite being several points behind bitter rivals Celtic.

Fulham had actually shown a keenness in defender Rob Kiernan before the January transfer window opened, and could be making the permanent switch to south London this month but, in my opinion, as the player continues to impress other clubs may show an interest so manager Slaviša Jokanović may be better off completing this deal within the next seven days.

Kiernan was once a member of the Republic of Ireland set-up along with Aiden O'Brien when they were both youngsters.

He would be an astute signing for Fulham.