Slavisa Jokanovic has refused to comment on speculation over a reported move for Sunderland loan man Lewis Grabban.
Reports in the north have suggested that Fulham , along with league leaders Wolves, are planning a move for the 29-year-old in January after scoring 11 goals for the struggling Black Cats since joining on loan from Bournemouth.
However, at 29, he is over the 28-year-old cap set by Tony Khan and the recruitment department for new signings, but an exception can be made at the discretion of Mr Khan where it is felt a new player will add immediate value to the first-team squad.
And Jokanovic, who told GetWestLondon that the club know where they want to strengthen and want to get business done early in January , refused to comment on the speculation.
He said: "It is not my job talking about [him], he is a Sunderland player in this moment. I don't have any comment.
"We had the control of the game and created the chances, but didn't score the goal.
"If you cannot put the ball in the net it's important not to lose the goal. This is not the first time and I haven’t found a solution to avoid this situation.
"We don't score goals like we did in the past. It's a problem but we don't have a solution. When you make one mistake and are not clinical like today, this situation can happen.
"We must find a solution."
Meanwhile, Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has admitted the club are planning talks with Grabban about his future in January.
He said: "Obviously he is contracted to us until the end of the season, there is a break clause in January so it is Bournemouth’s prerogative if they want to sell the player.
"Looking at the comments we need to be proactive. It is a position anyway were I think we need to bring in a fresh face as well, regardless."
A striker is the club's main target in January, but it looks unlikely at this moment in time as to whether they will move for Grabban, who is on wages of £30k at Bournemouth.
