Fulham keen to keep Parker and Mitrovic – Sun

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Stories in Wednesday’s newspapers involving the area’s clubs…

The Daily Mail say Fulham face a battle to hold onto Scott Parker following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.

It comes amid speculation over the future of the Whites boss, who has been linked with the Tottenham manager’s job.


Bournemouth, who are involved in the Championship play-offs, are also said to be keen on Parker.

The Sun reports that Fulham want Parker and striker Aleksandar Mitrovic to stay at Craven Cottage and do not want to make major changes as they seek a return to the top flight.

Meanwhile, Chelsea will offer Thomas Tuchel a new three-year contract at the end of the season, the Daily Mail reports.

Tuchel has had a dramatic impact since taking over as Blues boss in January on an 18-month deal.

The Mail say he will be given an improved deal, involving an increase on his current salary, which is reported to be £7m per year.

The newspaper also say Chelsea will look to tie N’Golo Kante to another contract in order to cement his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

Kante has two years remaining on his current deal and has been linked with a number of clubs.

Chelsea are also tipped to take up an option to extend Thiago Silva’s contract by a year.

And Motherwell manager Graham Alexander has told the Daily Record his club will have to wait for a decision from QPR on Liam Kelly.

The goalkeeper has impressed on loan for Alexander’s side and Motherwell are keen to keep him.


But Rangers will need to assess their options, with Joe Lumley coming to the end of his contract and Seny Dieng potentially attracting interest from other clubs.

Dieng has been outstanding since leapfrogging both Lumley and Kelly to become QPR’s first-choice keeper.

“We have spoken to QPR but it is early stages,” Alexander explained.

“They want to assess their squad, so there is no conclusion. They know of our interest and Liam’s ambition to come back here and play.

“He has enjoyed his time here but he is their player and has two years on his deal. There are a few hurdles to overcome from all sides before we can get that done but fingers crossed.

“He has had a massive impact since he has come in and he is a top player we want to keep as he will make us better.”