Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is determined to keep Jimmy Bullard and Brede Hangeland.

Bullard's current contract expires in 18 months' time and speculation is rife that he will move on if a new deal cannot be agreed before the end of the month.

Hangeland has impressed at the heart of Fulham's defence since arriving from FC Copenhagen a year ago and Hodgson rates him among the best operators in the Barclays Premier League.

Hodgson admits Fulham would have to consider any substantial offer they received for the pair - but the phone has not rung yet and he hopes it stays that way until the window closes on February 2.

"At the moment no-one has made any offers for the players," said the Fulham boss.

"It would be foolish to say nothing will happen to Hangeland and Bullard. All I can say is I hope nothing happens with those two. I hope they remain Fulham players.

"We have to study any propositions that come our way because every player has his price at the end of the day and you can't nail people's feet to the floor.

"All clubs have to do that (consider large bids). It is just a question of scale. Manchester United and Liverpool and Chelsea have to be aware there might certain offers they feel they cannot turn down.

"We are not looking for that offer. If it came we would view it on its merit but I am hoping in these times when there aren't so many teams with a lot of money to spend that our players will be left alone."