Bryan Ruiz is set to leave Fulham later this month after being told he's surplus to requirements by manager Rene Meulensteen.

The Costa Rican was signed for £10.6million by former boss Martin Jol back in 2011, but has failed to live up to his price tag and featured just twice since Meulensteen took charge last month.

Craven Cottage chief Meulensteen has confirmed the the out-of-favour 28-year-old can leave SW6, with Real Betis, PSV and Anderlecht among the clubs battling for his signature.

He said: "We have allowed Bryan Ruiz to talk to a number of clubs to see if something can come out of that.

"I wouldn't call his signing a mistake because at that time it was probably for Fulham the right choice and the right investment.

"Don't get me wrong, he is a very good player. I've come in, I've looked at the squad, worked with these players, I've picked my teams on what I think are the right reasons and motivations, but I can also understand Bryan's point of view.

"He is a good player, has a World Cup coming up and he obviously needs to play, but I can't, like with any other player, guarantee that."