Fulham defender Fredrik Stoor has stressed his desire to leave Craven Cottage after failing to hold down a place.
Swedish fullback anxious for a move before transfer deadline
Fulham defender Fredrik Stoor has stressed his desire to leave Craven Cottage after failing to hold down a regular place.
The Swede joined the Premier League club from Norwegian side Rosenborg last summer but made just two league appearances last campaign as manager Roy Hodgson constantly overlooked him.
The lack of opportunities has frustrated the 25-year-old and he admits that with the transfer window looming large, he is concerned that a club has yet to make a serious offer.
Stoor told
TV4 in Sweden: "Things look pretty bad. I really want to leave but it is only a few days before the transfer window closes and the clubs that are interested haven't come to an agreement with Fulham.
"Fulham has put too high a price tag on me considering I haven't played for long. It is only a matter of a few days left, but things aren't that positive at the moment."
Asked whether he would be content with a loan move to prevent another season warming the bench, the Sweden international admitted that he would prefer a permanent move.
"Of course there is that too, but I primarily want to find a permanent solution. Now we'll see what happens. I am still hoping for something.
"I have played better than last year in training but it still feels pretty cold. So the best thing would be to find a different solution.
"Things have gone bad for me. I am an offensive player and as a defender that might not always be what you are looking for.
Rasmus Elm
Fellow Swede Rasmus Elm was a reported target for Fulham boss Hodgson before the 21-year-old midfielder opted to sign for Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, and Stoor feels his compatriot made the right decision.
"I met him here, but I don't know more than that," said Stoor, who is concerned by the amount of midfielders now at the club.
"He (Roy Hodgson) has bought three midfielders. He bought Bjorn Helge Riise some months ago and now two more midfielders, so things aren't looking that good for Riise either.
"He has brought in Jonathan Greening and Damien Duff, and they cost far more than Bjorn did. It is a little hard to know how to think all the time."
