The Cottagers have been in talks over a six-month deal for the midfielder with a view to a permanent move for around £4 million at the end of the season.

But City are refusing to subsidise the England international's £60,000-a-week wages, with Fulham's budget only stretching to an offer of a £45,000 weekly salary.

Hughes revealed there were significant stumbling blocks that could mean the move falls through.

He said: "We've enquired but it seems like it's becoming more and more difficult. There are a lot of things being put in our way to prevent that."























Source Greg Stobart at Goal

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