Fulham thwarted in bid for Cameron Jerome

11 April 2012

Fulham have had a bid for Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome rejected by the Championship club, Craven Cottage manager Martin Jol has confirmed.

Jol revealed he did not think the Barclays Premier League club would increase their offer, understood to be around £3million.

"We made a bid we thought was realistic," said Jol.

The Fulham manager also revealed England striker Bobby Zamora had broken his hand in the 3-0 Europa League win over NSI Runavik last week.

"He broke his hand the other day," explained Jol and added that was one of the reasons Fulham made their bid for Jerome.

Jol also said he expected Zamora to be available to play in the return leg tomorrow.

Jerome, 24, was on Stoke's radar earlier this summer when they made a double bid for him and prized centre-back Scott Dann, which was also rebuffed by Blues.

City's hierarchy are believed to be willing to consider selling Jerome but only if the price is right, with a more significant bid needed to tempt them to part with his services.

That could force the hand of Potters boss Tony Pulis and other Barclays Premier League sides, including Bolton, reported to be interested in the pacy frontman.

Jol currently has Zamora, Andrew Johnson, Mousa Dembele and midfielder-turned-forward Clint Dempsey at his disposal in attack and is clearly keen to add to his ranks.

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