Fulham boss Roy Hodgson rates Brede Hangeland among the best defenders in the Premiership.
Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in the Norway international and Hodgson told Dagbladet: "Brede came to us (from FC Copenhagen) during a difficult period when we were battling with our backs against the wall.
"He was one of the keys to our survival last season.
"He has turned out to be a leader in our defence and I believe he is one of the best defenders in the Premier League."