Danny Murphy hopes Jimmy Bullard sticks with Fulham.

"I've a simple philosophy on it which is you want to keep this squad," said Murphy. "It's the best we've had since I've been here and the best Fulham have had in a long time.

"There's no way we want to see any of our good players leave. As players, you can only do your own job to a degree and can only have so much input into situations.

"I hope Jimmy can sort it out because we know what his qualities are and know he's a great asset on the pitch.

"In negotiations you have to find a balance to what he wants and his security, but his performances are tremendous.

"He makes things happen and he's infectious. He has a good effect on the players around him.

"I think the squad is looking so much stronger than it has in the past and he's an integral part of that.

"He's a friend, so I want him to stay, he's a top player. But like any situation, if a bigger club came calling I can't say he'd definitely stay as everyone has ambitions.

"He has that infectious character, that nature in his game, athleticism, energy and Jimmy brings that to our game.

"He's right-wing one minute, left-back the next, it's how he plays his game. When it's a bit dull or flat, he tries to make things happen."