Arsenal full-back Cedric Soares is closing in on completing a move to Fulham.
The two clubs are in talks over a move for the 31-year-old – which could be on loan or a permanent deal – and it could be agreed by the end of the week.
BBC Sport understand that Cedric’s £100,000-a-week salary is one of the issues holding up the deal.
Cedric, whose contract runs until 2024, has made two Premier League appearances for leaders Arsenal this season.
Fulham manager Marco Silva is keen to sign the defender to add experience and versatility to his squad. The duo previously worked together when Silva was manager of Sporting Lisbon.
Another potential hurdle is that Fulham already have defender Shane Duffy on loan from Brighton and striker Dan James on loan from Leeds, with rules stating that clubs can only have two players on loan from other Premier League clubs.
Fulham are performing above expectations in the league and are seventh after 21 games.
