Brede Hangeland has revealed that Fulham manager Martin Jol came asking about the qualities of Norway team-mate Vegard Forren.
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The Molde centre-back was an ever present in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side during the recently concluded Norwegian league season, helping the club retain the Tippeligaen title.
Forren has been linked with a move to Everton in January, while Club Brugge could rekindle their interest in the 24-year-old after seeing two failed bids to sign him in December last year.
However, the Cottagers would also appear to be an interested party after Hangeland admitted Jol approached him to enquire about whether his compatriot was suited to the rigours of the Premier League.
"His name has come up," the Fulham skipper 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, I'm sure he's been noticed by others as well.
"I think it was the manager who mentioned it. He picks up on quite a few things. He asked me about Forren. I told him that he's a good player, and that occasionally good players come out of Norway as well.
"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. But if it's now or in the future, only time will tell."
And when asked about the possibility of his countryman arriving at Craven Cottage, Hangeland replied: "We'll see. I think if he did come, he'd do a good job."
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