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Fulham could move for defender Forren

November 13, 2012
By ESPN staff

Fulham could make a move for defender Vegard Forren after his Norway international team-mate Brede Hangeland recommended him to manager Martin Jol.

Vegard Forren wins the ball for Norway
PA PhotosVegard Forren wins the ball for Norway

Craven Cottage stalwart Hangeland was asked about the 24-year-old centre-back by Jol, and told him he believed he could do a good job in the Premier League.

Forren plays for Molde, who were recently crowned Norwegian league champions, and has also been linked with a transfer window move to Everton.

His name has come up,'' Hangeland told TV2. "They asked me about him after the last international break, so of course I had to be honest and tell them he's a very good footballer.

"It's no wonder Fulham have noticed him, and I'm sure he's been noticed by others as well.

"He [Jol] asked me about Forren. I told him that he's a good player. I try to answer honestly when I'm asked about something. I've often answered that Scandinavian players aren't good enough.

"But when it comes to Vegard Forren, I think he could be good enough for a career abroad."

Information from the Press Association was used in this report