Parker says he is doubtful Fulham will make signings

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Scott Parker does not expect any new additions to his Fulham squad in the final week of the transfer window.

Parker made eight changes to his side for the fourth-round FA Cup defeat against Burnley and saw many of his fringe players struggle.


The Clarets strolled to a 3-0 win and dealt comfortably with Fulham’s attack as Aleksandar Mitrovic once again looked a shadow of the player that scored 26 goals in the Championship last season.

Parker has spoken about his need to bring in another striker, with Ivan Cavaleiro often being used out of position this season, but believes players are more likely to leave than arrive.

Despite being a newly-promoted team, Fulham boast one of the largest squads in the Premier League, with 33 senior professionals on their books.

Burnley in comparison have 23 and Parker said he will have to make do with what he has to try keep his side in the top flight with no new faces on the horizon.

“I am not sure that is going to happen,” Parker said.

“We will keep going and carry on working hard with the players we have.”

At least two players are expected to depart this week, with out-of-favour midfielder Stefan Johansen and club record signing Jean Michael Seri, who cost £25m from Nice in a joint deal with fellow outcast Maxime Le Marchand three years ago, on their way of the door.

Johanson is set to move on loan to QPR, with Seri lined up for move back to former club Nice or to Galatasaray, who he spent last season on loan to.

“There may be an opportunity for a few players to play football and leave the football club,” Parker said.

“It seems that there is some talk (about Johansen) there.

“I have been with the team for the last two days preparing for this game so I am not really up to speed, but it seems that is a possibility to happen.”

Mitrovic has not scored since September but Parker refused to blame the shot-shy Serb for his team’s cup exit.

“It would be unfair just to question Aleks,” he said.

“There are always questions asked about him in the media and this season has not gone as he would have wanted it to, but every game is an opportunity for him to improve and keep working.”