Pavel Pogrebnyak hopes for Fulham stay

On-loan Fulham striker Pavel Pogrebnyak has revealed that he wanted to sign a long-term contract at Craven Cottage.

The Russian is currently with the Premier League club on a six-month deal after signing from Stuttgart on the last day of the January transfer window.

"I wanted to sign a long-term contract," he told Sports Daily. "The club wanted to see how I would adapt in the Premier League, because the German and English championships are very different. The management wanted to play safe.

"I think I can win something with Fulham. We have a chance to qualify for the Europa League, and in England there are many cups."

Pogrebnyak has scored two goals in two games for the Cottagers during his loan spell.