Guardiola on way to Fulham

Fulham hope to sign Spanish play maker Pep Guardiola by the weekend.

The player's agent has had talks with Fulham who yesterday sealed the purchase of Lyon striker Steve Marlet in an £11 million record deal for the London club.

Guardiola is the next target as Fulham's spending tops £30 million and they are prepared to offer a four year deal to the play maker.

The midfielder left FC Barcelona in June to become a free agent and his agent says 11 offers have come in from clubs but the Spanish international – who has been dropped from the Spain squad until he finds another club to play for – is known to want to play in Italy and will decide his future on Friday.

Juventus made an offer two months ago for Guardiola and his agent is now following up their interest with Fulham leading the other clubs bidding for Guardiola.