Fulham manager Martin Jol has been effusive in his praise for one particular target as the January transfer window approaches. The Dutchman may well be attempting to steal a march on his rivals for the signature of Derby County’s Will Hughes simply because he knows there are so many of them, and some have more pulling power than the West London club.

The baby-faced midfielder is considered one of England’s best teenage prospects, and, as he continues to make a name for himself in the Championship, the clubs looking to snare him know that playing the waiting game is likely to prove fruitless.

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