Stuttgart striker Pavel Pogrebnyak has opened talks with Fulham a permanent deal.

Pogrebnyak is keen to remain in England and is pleased with the early progression regarding negotiations for an extension.

"Yes, the negotiations about my contract with Fulham have already begun," Pogrebnyak is quoted by sport.mail.ru.

"My agent has already talked to the management of the club. I think there's a big chance that I will stay in England.

"Me, the coach and the management, we are all solid on the question regarding my future."