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Report: West Ham United and Southampton join Newcastle United in race for Tom Cairney

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West Ham United, Southampton and Newcastle United are all interested in Tom Cairney.

Fulham's Tom Cairney celebrates after the match

According to a report in the Northern Echo, West Ham United and Southampton are both interested in Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney.

Newcastle United had been leading the race to sign Cairney from Fulham, but they now face competition for the midfielder’s signature.

Fulham are expected to lose the 26-year-old this summer, following their play off defeat to Reading.

Fulham's Tom Cairney celebrates after scoring their first goal

Cairney has been one of the stand out players in the Championship this term, and he is now on both West Ham’s and Southampton’s wishlist.

According to the Daily Mirror, Cairney could cost £20 million – but both West Ham and Southampton are still keen.

Fulham’s Tom Cairney misses a penalty

Newcastle are still thought to be hopeful of doing a deal too, but are aware that they face a battle for his signature.

Cairney has played 45 matches for Fulham this season, scoring on 12 occasions and claiming 11 assists.