Fulham are reportedly eager to bring Liverpool full-back Steve Finnan back to Craven Cottage this summer.
The Republic of Ireland international enjoyed five years with the Cottagers before being picked up by Liverpool, where he has won the Champions League and FA Cup in the past five seasons.
However, having recently turned 32, injuries are beginning to get the better of him, and the arrival of Borussia Dortmund’s Swiss full-back Philipp Degen has all but signalled the end for Finnan, who signed for £4 million in 2003.
Having just sealed survival in the Premier League in the most dramatic fashion, Fulham will now be eager to bolster their squad in order to build on this season and hope they are not involved in such a dogfight again this time next year.
While their first eleven is fairly solid, it is beyond that that they come undone, and with Paul Stalteri not impressing at right-back while being on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, plus the sale of Liam Rosenior to now relegated Reading, the west London outfit are decidedly short in right-back.
Finnan’s experience, familiarity with the club and undoubted quality and commitment when fit would prove an asset to Roy Hodgson, should a deal be agreed between the two clubs.
