Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen remains hopeful of keeping Steve Sidwell at the club.

The in-form midfielder is out of contract at the end of the campaign and is yet to agree fresh terms, having rejected a 12-month extension back in October .

However, the former Chelsea man has managed three goals in his last four games to take his tally up to six for the season.

And Meulensteen is hoping the club can thrash out a deal to retain Sidwell's services.

"It's clear that Steve would love to stay here," said the Craven Cottage chief.

"He's doing very well here so I hope we come to a suitable solution.

"He will definitely get the credit he deserves from us. His fellow team-mates respect him, as do the staff, for the tremendous job he does for us."