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Putting Fulham back together: Three players to re-sign in the Premier League

Slavisa Jokanovic, Manager of Fulham arrives for The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Fulham and Southampton at Craven Cottage on January ...
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If Fulham win promotion they should consider moves for Tottenham, Celtic and Manchester City men.

Slavisa Jokanovic, Manager of Fulham arrives for The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Fulham and Southampton at Craven Cottage on January 6, 2018 in London, England.

Fulham are hoping to clinch a return to the Premier League later this month.

They need a Cardiff City slip up this weekend to win automatic promotion, and if not they must negotiate the play-offs.

The terrific form of the West London side should make them confident of success, and a return to the top flight could be incredible for their future.

Winning promotion will enable Fulham to keep star player Ryan Sessegnon, sign loanee Aleksandar Mitrovic, and resist interest in manager Slavisa Jokanovic.

It will also enable them to make big moves to re-sign three of their former players who find themselves at critical junctures of their careers. Without top flight status, these transfers will not be possible. With it, Fulham can dream big…

Moussa Dembele

Celtic's French striker Moussa Dembele (R) fights for the ball with Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Dani Alves during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between...

Fulham lost Dembele to Celtic in 2016 for a pittance after a superb season in the Championship where he scored 15 goals.

He has netted almost 50 times for Celtic in two seasons and is expected to move on this summer.

The problem is so far big moves to Chelsea or Manchester United have not materialised, with Brighton the big bidders in January.

Dembele might see a return to Fulham as preferable and be excited about a potential link up with Mitrovic.

Mousa Dembele

Tottenham Hotspur's Belgian midfielder Mousa Dembele (L) and Dortmund's Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match...

This would be quite an impressive move, and as unlikely as it sounds, Premier League status could make it possible for Fulham.

Dembele is on the brink of a Spurs exit, with The Mail reporting he is available for £20 million.

This would really turn the tables on Tottenham, who want Ryan Sessegnon. Dembele, 30, still has plenty to offer and would be a real statement signing by moneybags owner Shahid Khan.

Patrick Roberts

Patrick Roberts of Celtic celebrates after he scores his team's fourth goal  during the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Hearts and Celtic at Tynecastle Stadium on April 2, 2017 in...

Manchester City have struggled to find space in their squad for Patrick Roberts since signing him and his prospects next season do not look great.

His third loan spell at Celtic has been struck by injuries and he needs a fresh start, but he is unlikely to get regular football at City next season.

Fulham might have the power to re-sign him permanently but if not then a loan deal could be agreeable for the two clubs.