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Report: Fulham, Rotherham United and Peterborough United in battle for Roarie Deacon

Sutton's Roarie Deacon celebrates scoring their first goal (REUTERS)
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The Sutton United midfielder scored in Tuesday’s FA Cup win against AFC Wimbledon, putting him on the radar of Football League clubs including Fulham.

Fulham are one of three Football League clubs tracking Sutton United midfielder Roarie Deacon, according to the Sun.

Fellow Championship side Rotherham United and League One Peterborough United are also said to be keen on the 25-year-old, who scored in Sutton’s FA Cup win against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Sutton's Roarie Deacon scores their first goalSutton’s Roarie Deacon scores against AFC Wimbledon

Wandsworth-born Deacon, who spent time with Arsenal and Sunderland as a youth, is out of contract in the summer.

However, the Sun reports that Fulham, like both Rotherham and Posh, are prepared to pay a fee to sign the player immediately.

Deacon, who earned caps for England Under-19s, has scored six goals and created as many in 30 National League and FA Cup outings this season.

Fulham allowed Spanish midfielder Jozabed to join Celta Vigo on loan this month and tracking Belgium Under-21 international Ibrahima Cisse, according to La Derniere Heure.

Ibrahima Cisse - Standard LiegeStandard Liege midfielder Ibrahima Cisse (centre)

The Cottagers are said to be offering £2.2 million for Cisse, although Deacon is likely to prove a far cheaper alternative.

Would Deacon be a good addition for Fulham/Rotherham/Peterborough?