MANCHESTER UNITED star Scott McTominay is reportedly being lined up for a deadline day move to Fulham.
The Scotland midfielder, 26, has tumbled down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag.
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And Sky Sports claim Fulham have made contact over a transfer to Craven Cottage.
The Londoners are braced for a late raid from Bayern Munich for Portugal international Joao Palhinha.
The ex-Sporting Lisbon ace has told Marco Silva he wants to link up with Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel.
Fulham are determined to hang on to their star man, having already bid farewell to Aleksandar Mitrovic.
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But in case Palhinha does leave, they would like McTominay to come and replace him in midfield.
The Carabao Cup winner was a target for West Ham earlier this month.
And he could find his minutes limited even further should United wrap up a deal for long-term target Sofyan Amrabat.
Fulham are also wary of interest from Wolves in Harrison Reed.
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And they are exploring a move for Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg too.
He is another midfielder who’s been linked with Old Trafford.
But United are only looking to make loan signings due to FFP restrictions.
And that could open the door for Fulham to pounce should they make an important bid to Spurs.
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