Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque may yet remain at Craven Cottage as Lyon, the latest club linked to the midfielder, are said to have bid 7million for Chelsea midfielder Tiago.
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The Chelsea midfielder is reported to be in France under going a medical and discussing personal terms.
Tiago's dream of playing for Portugal in the World Cup came under pressure with the arrival of £26million midfielder Michael Essien from Lyon.
It is difficult to imagine Lyon trying to bring in another midfielder so Fulham fans may be able to rest easier for a while.