Fulham are said to be considering a January move for Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga.
The Kenyan international, a former Manchester City target, could be available to the Premier League club for around £6m this winter, according to reports from the Daily Mail.
The robust central man has been frozen out at the San Siro by manager Andrea Stramaccioni who no longer sees the player as a key part of his squad.
The Cottagers could be tempted to make a transfer window move for the player who would bring added grit and determination to their engine room.
Mariga has long been a target of Premier League clubs and it is widely believed that his style of play would suit the English game.
He moved to Internazionale in 2010 but has made only a handful of first-team appearances.
Due to a wealth of rivals in the Milan club’s squad he was subsequently loaned to Parma and Real Sociedad, with whom he impressed.
Despite his relatively young age, 25, Mariga has won over 50 caps for his home nation, who see him as a key player.
At 6ft 2”, he brings real physical presence which combined tough tackling make him a formidable shield for the defence.
After losing Danny Murphy in the summer, Fulham boss Martin Jol could be tempted to bring in the versatile man to boost him options.