Fulham have had a £20million bid for Rennes defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal rejected, but the Morocco international is interested in a move to Craven Cottage.
Standard Sport understands, however, that Fulham are unlikely to return with a second offer for the 20-year-old as they assess other options.
Defensive reinforcement
Ait Boudlal is a highly-regarded prospect, and Rennes are keen to keep the young defender having already lost Jeremy Jacquet to Liverpool this summer.
Fulham are in the market for a new centre-back following the departure of Issa Diop to newly-promoted Ipswich last month.
The club held an interest in Trabzonspor's Chibuike Nwaiwu as well as English defender Charlie Cresswell before the latter joined Rennes from Toulouse earlier this week.
Arbeloa's plans
Their attention has now turned to other targets, with new manager Alvaro Arbeloa keen to bolster his backline ahead of the Premier League season.
Fulham have already spent a combined £42.5m to sign Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid and are also close to sealing a deal for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.
Standard Sport understands that a deal for Charles is not yet finalised but is edging closer, with Fulham having fought off interest from Leeds for the 22-year-old.
Potential departures
Were Charles to join Fulham as expected, it would pave the way for Ipswich to pursue their interest in Sasa Lukic.
The Tractor Boys are keen on a move for the Serbian international, while Fulham would be open to cashing in on a player who is entering the final year of his contract.
