Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic insists he has no desire to sell any of his best players during the transfer window, as Tottenham step up their pursuit of French striker Moussa Dembele.

Standard Sport understands that Tottenham have been in discussions with Dembele’s representatives for some time, before opening talks with the West London club last week.

The 19-year-old is available for nothing come the end of the season, though Fulham would expect to command a significant compensation fee should Dembele remain in England.

As he is under 24, foreign clubs would have to pay a nominal compensation fee, while the system in this country would bring in a substantially bigger transfer fee.

Manchester United, Monaco, Feyenoord, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are all interested in the player, though Spurs are considered favourites to sign him this month.

Fulham are currently under a transfer embargo, meaning the Championship side cannot spend money to strengthen the side, and are looking to make loan signings in order to strengthen the squad.

But faced by mounting speculation that he could lose Dembele, and club captain Ross McCormack during the window, Fulham boss Jokanovic remained robust in his stance.

"This is all speculation and I want them to stay,” he told reporters after Fulham’s 1-1 draw away to Huddersfield.

Tottenham vs Sunderland - player ratings 12 show all Tottenham vs Sunderland - player ratings 1/12 Hugo Lloris: 6 The Frenchman was rarely troubled between the sticks but will have been disappointed he did not keep out Patrick Van Aanholt's opener. Paul Gilham/Getty Images 2/12 Kieran Trippier: 6 Arguably the full-back's best display for Spurs. Finally appears to be at home, rather than unsure of himself. Far from flawless defensively but attacked well. 3/12 Toby Alderweireld: 6 The Belgian defender's passing repertoire is superb. He put it to good use this afternoon and also ensured Defoe could only operate on the fringes of proceedings. 4/12 Jan Vertonghen: 6 The centre-back's ability to read the game helped him to stifle what little attacking threat Sunderland posed through the middle. 5/12 Danny Rose: 6 The full back claimed an assist for Dembele's goal and was also upended for Kane's late penalty but it was not his best afternoon. Went down a peg with a petulant dive. 6/12 Eric Dier: 6 A quiet afternoon for the Englishman, who was outshone by midfield partner Dembele. However, the Englishman's solid if not spectacular presence was just what the doctor ordered. 7/12 Mousa Dembele: 8 The Belgian's powerful presence in the centre park has clearly been missed. He took his goal well courtesy of a drilled finish and provided a sturdy presence in defence. Tom Carroll is unlikely to win his place back in the side. 8/12 Erik Lamela: 5 The Argentine huffed and puffed but little went right for him and it was no surprise to see him substituted with 20 minutes remaining. Dragged a shot wide of the mark after an excellent counter attack. 9/12 Dele Alli: 6 Missed a glorious chance early on and fell asleep for Van Aanholt's goal after drifting into the right back position. By no means poor but below the level we have come to expect from the youngster. Perhaps it could be time for a rest. 10/12 Christian Eriksen: 8 A return to form for the Dane. Deployed on the left flank, Eriksen helped himself to two goals thanks to Lee Cattermole's comical attempt to clear and a deflection off of Kirchhoff. The strikes should help restore his confidence. 11/12 Harry Kane: 7 The striker notched his 12th goal of the season from the penalty spot, which was just rewards for a fine display. He proved to be a constant menace and on another day would have had several strikes to his name but for Jordan Pickford's exploits in the Sunderland goal. 12/12 Joshua Onomah: 5 Did little of note during his cameo appearance but regular Premier League minutes will only aid his development. 1/12 Hugo Lloris: 6 The Frenchman was rarely troubled between the sticks but will have been disappointed he did not keep out Patrick Van Aanholt's opener. Paul Gilham/Getty Images 2/12 Kieran Trippier: 6 Arguably the full-back's best display for Spurs. Finally appears to be at home, rather than unsure of himself. Far from flawless defensively but attacked well. 3/12 Toby Alderweireld: 6 The Belgian defender's passing repertoire is superb. He put it to good use this afternoon and also ensured Defoe could only operate on the fringes of proceedings. 4/12 Jan Vertonghen: 6 The centre-back's ability to read the game helped him to stifle what little attacking threat Sunderland posed through the middle. 5/12 Danny Rose: 6 The full back claimed an assist for Dembele's goal and was also upended for Kane's late penalty but it was not his best afternoon. Went down a peg with a petulant dive. 6/12 Eric Dier: 6 A quiet afternoon for the Englishman, who was outshone by midfield partner Dembele. However, the Englishman's solid if not spectacular presence was just what the doctor ordered. 7/12 Mousa Dembele: 8 The Belgian's powerful presence in the centre park has clearly been missed. He took his goal well courtesy of a drilled finish and provided a sturdy presence in defence. Tom Carroll is unlikely to win his place back in the side. 8/12 Erik Lamela: 5 The Argentine huffed and puffed but little went right for him and it was no surprise to see him substituted with 20 minutes remaining. Dragged a shot wide of the mark after an excellent counter attack. 9/12 Dele Alli: 6 Missed a glorious chance early on and fell asleep for Van Aanholt's goal after drifting into the right back position. By no means poor but below the level we have come to expect from the youngster. Perhaps it could be time for a rest. 10/12 Christian Eriksen: 8 A return to form for the Dane. Deployed on the left flank, Eriksen helped himself to two goals thanks to Lee Cattermole's comical attempt to clear and a deflection off of Kirchhoff. The strikes should help restore his confidence. 11/12 Harry Kane: 7 The striker notched his 12th goal of the season from the penalty spot, which was just rewards for a fine display. He proved to be a constant menace and on another day would have had several strikes to his name but for Jordan Pickford's exploits in the Sunderland goal. 12/12 Joshua Onomah: 5 Did little of note during his cameo appearance but regular Premier League minutes will only aid his development.

"We intend to use the loan market and we are looking to bring players in. It won't be easy. We are under an embargo and can't spend money but we need to try to strengthen.

"This was the Fulham plan before I arrived and this is what we want to do."

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