Ahead of fresh contract talks with Fulham in the coming week, Slavisa Jokanovic will demand that the club do all that they can to sign Matt Targett from Southampton permanently, according to the Mirror.
Jokanovic recruited the young left-back on loan in January until the end of the recently-concluded season and it’s safe to say that Targett’s tenure in West London was a resounding success.
The Whites secured promotion via the play-offs and are preparing for life back in the Premier League. With Targett’s loan spell having expired, it seems they are desperate to sign him on a permanent deal.
It’s believed that Fulham had an opening offer worth £10 million turned down by Saints, with Targett understood to be a big part of their plans for the future.
However, Fulham boss Jokanovic does not appear to be giving up in his desire to sign Targett, with the Mirror claiming that he will be made one of the club’s priority signings this summer.
The London club want to tie down Jokanovic to a new and improved deal following their promotion, but it seems Fulham’s efforts to re-sign their loan stars from last season will be a dealbreaker for the Serbian boss.
