Fulham are hoping to bring in Everton’s John Heitinga as a replacement for the departed Aaron Hughes.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp swooped to sign Hughes on a short-term deal this morning to leave a gaping hole in the Whites defence.

Heitinga’s Toffees contract expires at the end of the season is deemed surplus to requirements at Goodison Park.

Get West London understands Heitinga will join Fulham on loan before tonight’s deadline, with only a medical and personal terms left to sort out.

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