The gaffer is set to be handed more funds in January and a move for Diop is rumoured to be in the pipeline. Fulham will do all they can to keep the player although Chris Coleman has said previous he would listen to offers of "daft money" for his players.
Newcastle know how difficult Fulham can be after they failed to land Luis Boa Morte in the summer and the Cottagers are likely to dig their heals in once again.
Newcastle know how difficult Fulham can be after they failed to land Luis Boa Morte in the summer and the Cottagers are likely to dig their heals in once again.
"I am aware of the speculation of other clubs looking at Papa, but until someone makes an official bid to Fulham, obviously nothing can be done," the player's agent Willie McKay revealed.
"Papa's performances have been outstanding since he has been at Fulham and I am not surprised there is interest."