Should Lawrie Sanchez stay at Craven Cottage on a permanent basis, he will make a summer move for the Leeds United striker.

In his role as international boss, Sanchez has said on numerous occasions that Healy would be a success in the top flight and now he will have a chance to put Mohamed Al Fayed's money where his mouth is.

Healy, of course, is currently involved in a relegation battle with Championship outfit Leeds and would jump at the chance to play in the Premiership.

He has been linked with several clubs such as Everton, Wigan, Sunderland and Birmingham, but suddenly Fulham are favourites to sign him.

Healy may not be the only Northern Ireland star on Sanchez's wanted list.

He may look towards Aston Villa where defender Aaron Hughes and midfielder Steve Davis are at the moment spending more time on the bench than on the pitch.

Sanchez is a big admirer of both players, who would be tempted by the prospect of regular first team football.