Fulham 'eye £35m deal for David Lopez'

Fulham are reportedly interested in signing Espanyol captain David Lopez in this summer's transfer window.

The 28-year-old, who is capable of playing in both defence and midfield, has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs - including Newcastle United and Everton - over the last couple of weeks.

Lopez is contracted to his Spanish club until the summer of 2020, but it is understood that the deal includes a buy-out clause of £35m, which Espanyol are believed to be insisting is met.

According to the Daily Mail, Fulham have approached Espanyol over a move for the Spaniard, with the Cottagers prepared to spend big following their promotion to the Premier League.

Slavisa Jokanovic's side have already paid more than £30m to bring Jean Michael Seri and Maxime Le Marchand to the English capital in this summer's transfer window.