Fulham are preparing to extend Kenny Tete’s contract to ward off potential January interest in the Dutch full-back, according to an Evening Standard report this morning.

The former Lyon right back’s current deal expires in the summer and the Whites want to ensure that they are in a strong position to keep their popular defender. Tete, who has been outstanding under Marco Silva as the Whites both won promotion back to the top flight and finished tenth last season, has attracted interest from a number of continental clubs and the Standard says that Fulham will only trigger the twelve-month extension option should the Dutch international open discussions with interested parties.

The 28 year-old full back, who has made 88 appearances for Fulham, has lost his place in recent weeks to Timothy Castagne after suffering a groin injury but remains in Silva’s long-term plans.