FULHAM manager Mark Hughes is hoping to complete the signing of Mexico leftback Carlos Salcido before the transfer window closes.

Reports last night stated that Fulham have agreed a fee with PSV Eindhoven for the 30-year-old, who played at the World Cup.

Hughes insisted their pursuit of Salcido does not automatically mean that Fulham’s current left-back Paul Konchesky will be on the move.

‘‘We have made enquiries,’’ said Hughes, after watching Fulham beat Port Vale 6-0 in the second round of the Carling Cup.

‘‘He is a player I am interested in and we are hopeful it might be concluded.’’ Konchesky has been linked with a move to Liverpool, where he would link up again with former Fulham manager Roy Hodgson.

‘‘We are looking to have quality in all positions. Left back is a position we are a little light in,’’ said Hughes.

‘‘It is not a foregone conclusion that Paul Konchesky goes because we are looking to bring someone else in.’’ In the rout of visiting Vale Hughes only made three changes from Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United with Zoltan Gera and Bobby Zamora scoring twice each and there were goals for Dembele and Clint Dempsey.