FULHAM are set to sanction the £4m sale of goalkeeper David Stockdale to help fund their move for Roma shot-stopper Maarten Stekelenburg.
Stockdale was once considered a potential for the Fulham number one jersey, but he has spent the majority of the season on loan at Hull City.
Cottagers boss Martin Jol is believed to be in talks with Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg after an initial asking price of £5.1m was met, and is looking to fund the bid by selling Stockdale.
Hull would be keen on permanently signing the 27-year-old if they achieve promotion to the Premier League, and are currently on course to do so in second place in the Championship.
However, West Ham may offer the Tigers competition for Stockdale, with Hammers keeper Jussi Jääskeläinen beginning to show his age this season.
Jol and Fulham are hopeful of auctioning off Stockdale for as much as £4m, as he has been adjudged as surplus to requirements at Craven Cottage.
40-year-old Mark Schwarzer's contract is due to run out at the end of the season.