Fulham chasing Arsenal full back Carl Jenkinson

Fulham are surprise candidates to lure Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson to Craven Cottage at the end of the current season. The Cottagers, who look likely to face relegation to the Championship, appear to be already planning their summer rebuilding programme ahead of dropping down a division.

Carl Jenkinson has had a miserable two seasons since his return to Arsenal from loan spells at the likes of West Ham United and it now appears that 'Jenko' will find a new club when his contract expires at the end of this campaign.

Jenkinson, an Arsenal fan since birth, has decided that he would like to stay in London and a move to Fulham appears to be on the cards.

The Cottagers will not be allowed to talk to Jenkinson until the end of the current season though, according to transfer rules that state domestic free transfers cannot be agreed until a player is out of contract.

Jenkinson, who arrived at the Gunners under former manager Arsene Wenger, is hopeful that a move to Fulham will kickstart his struggling career.