Fulham fail in Konchesky bid

Fulham manager Mark Hughes has given up on signing Shaun Wright-phillips and Paul Konchesky - but says he will be back in for the Liverpool defender in the summer.

Hughes, who signed Steve Sidwell in the transfer window, was eager to add to his squad further with the loan acquisition of Manchester City's Wright-Phillips.

But City are keen on selling the winger rather than a loan deal, dashing Hughes' hopes of sealing a deal for the 29-year-old.

Hughes said: "We expressed an interest and tried to make it happen with Shaun.

"However, it is looking less and less likely that one will happen for a number of reasons now."

Konchesky has endured a torrid time at Anfield since leaving Craven Cottage in the summer and although Hughes says he will not be offering the left-back a return to Fulham this month, the door is open for a future move.

"There is interest in Konchesky as well but it is not likely in this window," Hughes added. But there's a chance we might revisit that one."

Source: TalkSport

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