According to Simone Bargellini at Sky Sports News, Palermo goalkeeper Rubinho has no desire of leaving despite being targeted by Fulham. Rubinho's agent Joao Santos told Mediagol.it,

"Rubinho has a four-year contract with Palermo and he is an important player at the club .

According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is in talks with the club to sign a new contract. His current deal expires at the end of the season. Hodgson said,

"I am open to discussions ... Fulham has already got in touch with my agent.

According to the Daily Mail, Fulham are preparing to make a £2million bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil.

Everton are also rumored to be interested in O'Neil.

UPDATE: According to Fulham's official website, Fulham have signed Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff. Duff signed a three-year deal with the club.

August 15th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff has traveled to London to undergo a medical for the club.

According to Fulham's official website, Fulham footballer Hameur Bouazza permanently signed with Sivasspor.

UPDATE: According to Michael Baggaley at WhyDelilah, Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross admitted that he heard the rumors involving him but he stated he is a Stoke player. He said,

"No one has made a bid and nothing has happened, so as far as I am concerned, I am a Stoke player and no one has told me differently.

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff has traveled to London to undergo a medical for the club. He said,

"I think he's been allowed to come down and he's having a medical .

According to Mirror Football, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson hopes to sign Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff after making a £4million bid for him. Hodgson said,

"Damien is a player that interests us. The clubs are talking and we hope a deal goes through .

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that he has had talks with Mark Viduka but that Viduka has no intentions of playing the the Premier League. Hodgson said,

"I spoke to Mark .

According to Fulham's official website, Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2011.

According to Sky Sports News, Liverpool is interested in Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross. West Ham United and Fulham are both reported to be interested in him as well.

UPDATE: According to Peter O'Rourke at Sky Sports News, Fulham has held talks with free-agent striker Mark Viduka. It is also reported that Viduka underwent a physical for the club.

August 8th, 2009 According to Jordan Cross at The News, Portsmouth have agreed to a deal in principle for free-agent striker Mark Viduka.

According to Fulham's official website, Fulham footballer Clint Dempsey signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2013.

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi stated that he has completed a move to Fulham. He told Football365.co.za,

"Yes it is completed now. I return next week to Fulham ..

According to John Silk at Goal.com, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that he hasn't had any contact from Arsenal for defender Brede Hangeland. He said,

"We read the speculation about Brede, but you only get concerned when a club contacts you .

According to the London Evening Standard, Fulham captain Danny Murphy wants to finish his career at the club. He said,

"The manager wants me and I want to spend the rest of my career here. There's no doubting that ... The club is moving forward. We're looking towards another productive season.

According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Fulham are interested in Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth. A deal for Huth could cost around £2million.

UPDATE: According to Kickoff.com, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is close to signing for Fulham. He said,

"I started a medical test today and will complete it tomorrow. Everything has gone well and depending on the medical test I will sign soon.

According to Martin Spinks at WhyDelilah, Stoke City are not interested in Fulham footballer Danny Murphy. When asked about the rumor involving Murphy, boss Tony Pulis said,

"There is nothing in it ... Like a lot of stories involving us at the moment, there is nothing in it.

UPDATE: According to Lucas Brown at Goal.com, The Times is reporting that Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to have serious discussions with clubs next week. HIs agent and father Arnor Gudjohnsen said,

"There is interest from a number of clubs and I expect serious discussions with clubs next week .

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Fulham made a third bid for West Bromwich midfielder Jonathan Greening that was rejected. This bid is reported to be worth £4million.

July 20th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Fulham made a second bid worth £3.

According to Stephen Crawford at Goal.com, UEFA is looking to limit the amount of money spent on transfers by clubs. An official statement in UEFAdirect said,

"The aim is for all clubs to be able to live on the income they generate ... A series of incentives and disciplinary action will be examined at the next executive committee meeting.

According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admitted that Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch is too expensive for him. He said,

"Portsmouth are trying to sell Crouchy. Sunderland were interested and I think Fulham are interested .

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Fulham made a second bid worth £3.25million for West Bromwich midfielder Jonathan Greening. However that bid was rejected as well.

July 15th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, West Bromwich footballer Jonathan Greening handed in a transfer request.

UPDATE: According to Fulham's official website, Bjorn Helge Riise is undergoing a medical for the club. However the club will not release further details as this process will not be completed until Tuesday evening.

July 19th, 2009 According to Stephen Donaldson at Goal.

UPDATE: According to James Dall at Sky Sports, Hull City boss Phil Brown admitted that the club's bid for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. On Monday or Tuesday Brown hopes to meet with the striker. He said,

"We have tabled a bid and it has been accepted .

According to Stephen Donaldson at Goal.com, Norwegian sources are indicating that Fulham have signed Lillestrom midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise. The deal is supposedly around £2million.

According to the Daily Mail, Wolverhampton are interested in Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko.

Fulham, Wigan, Blackburn, and Sunderland are also linked with the tall striker.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Hull City have agreed to pay £5million for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora.

July 12th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that he has no heard of any offer from Hull City for striker Bobby Zamora.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, West Bromwich footballer Jonathan Greening handed in a transfer request.

July 14th, 2009 According to Chris Lepkowski at the Birmingham Mail, West Bromwich have rejected Fulham's bid for Jonathan Greening.

UPDATE: According to Chris Lepkowski at the Birmingham Mail, West Bromwich have rejected Fulham's bid for Jonathan Greening. West Bromwich chairman Jeremy Peace said,

"Contrary to reports this is the only offer we've received from Fulham .

According to John Percy at the Daily Star, Fulham's bid of £2.5million + Hameur Bouazza has been accepted by West Bromwich for Jonathan Greening.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi is set to train with Fulham during pre-season.

His agent Mike Makaab also denied earlier that he was set to go on trial for Portsmouth. He said,

"I've not heard anything from Portsmouth.

According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admitted that he has no heard of any offer from Hull City for striker Bobby Zamora. He said,

"I don't know anything about it ... I spoke to the chief executive yesterday (Friday) and of course, I spoke to him in the morning, and he may have something different to say when I speak to him tonight.

UPDATE: According to Peter Fraser at Sky Sports News, West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola admitted that he is looking for a good player like Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. He said,

"Eidur is certainly a very, very good player.