MARCO Silva said he was “almost 100 per cent sure” that Jay Stansfeld would still be at Fulham after the end of the transfer window after the forward’s goal in the 2-0 win at Birmingham City in the second round of the EFL Cup.
Stansfeld, 21, scored the second goal – against the side he spent last season on loan at – four minutes after Raul Jimenez had put the Cottagers in front from the penalty spot.
Remarkably, both goal Stansfeld has scored in his Fulham career have been in 2-0 wins at St Andrew’s in the second round of the competition.
Blues and Stoke City have been linked with loan moves for him.
“I’m almost 100 per cent sure that he’s going to be our player but I cannot guarantee that because it’s difficult to control the market,” Silva said.
“The plan for him is to be part of our squad. It’s really tough to be part of the eleven in the Premier League, but he’s ready to fight for it.”
