By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

15th Mar, 2023 | 7:00am

Sources: Fulham to hand Marco Silva major summer kitty to stop him quitting

Fulham will give heavy backing to manager Marco Silva if he pledges his long-term future to the club, sources have told Football Insider.

Sources told this site on Monday (13 March) that the Cottagers are set to pull out all the stops in contract talks to keep Silva – with Tottenham interested in making him their new boss.

It is believed that Fulham will hand the former Everton and Watford man a significant summer budget if he chooses to remain at Craven Cottage.

Keeping the club’s existing stars will also be key to Silva’s future.

Aleksandar Mitrovic, Joao Palhinha, Willian and Andreas Pereira are all considered key parts of a Fulham side who are challenging for a European place this term.

Football Insider revealed on 28 February that the Cottagers are ready to offer an extended contract to experienced winger Willian – with his current deal set to expire in June.

This site also revealed (28 February) that the Londoners are well-placed to tie left-back Antonee Robinson down to a new contract amid interest from Newcastle and Man City.

Mitrovic has notched 11 goals and two assists in 21 league outings this season – while playmaker Pereira has managed two goals and six assists.

Silva’s contract is currently set to expire in June 2024.

Speaking about his future (per Football Daily, 10 March), he refused to comment on the speculation linking him with Tottenham – insisting he is “very happy” in his current role.

It is believed that the Portuguese is not at the top of Spurs’ shortlist of potential replacements for Antonio Conte – but that could change if their top targets are unwilling to take the role.

Fulham are level on points with seventh-place Brighton in the race for a Europa Conference League place.

In other news, Football Insider updates as Fulham plot new move for Everton and Leeds striker target.