Report: Newcastle’s Aleksandar Mitrovic wanted long-term by Fulham

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The Newcastle United-owned star is doing well at Fulham on loan.

According to The Northern Echo, Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic is determined to keep Newcastle United-owned Aleksandar Mitrovic at Craven Cottage beyond this season.

The out-of-favour Newcastle man joined the Cottagers on a half-season loan in January after barely featuring in the Premier League under Rafael Benitez.

But so far it’s been a successful stint in the Championship, with the Serbian – who cost £14 million in 2015 – netting twice in five outings to give Fulham a five-point cushion in the top six.

And The Northern Echo claims that Jokanovic – also a Serbian – wants to keep his compatriot in London.

The report goes on to add that Newcastle could also have offers from clubs in Turkey, Greece and France if a permanent move to Fulham doesn’t work out, and it seems increasingly unlikely that he has any future on Tyneside.

Will Newcastle recoup their initial investment?

For obvious reasons, the Magpies will want to recoup as much of their £14 million outlay as possible, and it seems probable that Fulham will have plenty of money this summer.

Ryan Sessegnon has been linked with a £50 million switch to Tottenham recently and such a windfall might enable Jokanovic to succeed in a potential bidding war for the 24-year-old marksman.

But inconsistency dogged Mitrovic’s lukewarm stint in the North-East, and failing to maintain his early promise at the Cottage might cause the promotion-hunting Whites to explore other targets.