FULHAM look set to beat Stoke to the signing of Eidur Gudjohnsen .

The Potters had agreed a season-long loan move for the former Chelsea frontman, only for Whites boss Mark Hughes to hijack the move at the 11 th hour.

It is understood Fulham are prepared to pay Monaco £2million towards the 31-year-old's salary.

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