Fulham edging towards Mitrovic deal

Fulham look on course to clinch the permanent signing of Aleksandar Mitrovic from Newcastle.

Crystal Palace are also keen on the striker, whose major impact after joining Fulham on loan in January helped the Whites win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.

But Mitrovic has indicated that he wants to sign for Fulham, who appear to be making good progress in talks with Newcastle.

Mitrovic, 23, scored 12 goals in 17 Championship appearances following his loan move to Craven Cottage.

Fulham are keen to sign all five of the players who starred for them on loan last season.

They want to buy Lucas Piazon and Tomas Kalas from Chelsea, have made Southampton an offer for Matt Targett and remain interested in a potential deal to sign Oliver Norwood from Brighton despite previously having an offer rejected.

Meanwhile, former Fulham captain Scott Parker has returned to the club as first-team coach.