Sources: Fulham line up Premier League-proven boss to replace Alvaro Arbeloa

Fulham intend to appoint a manager with proven Premier League experience if they are forced to sack Alvaro Arbeloa, sources have told Football Insider.

The Cottagers tried to go down a different route with the Spaniard after Marco Silva's exit, but they are now prepared to opt for a more familiar face if needed.

Fulham are understood to be worried about getting "stung" by their appointment of Arbeloa, and would want someone who has at least experienced English football before.

Sources say that the job remains "attractive" for several potential candidates, despite the team going winless in their opening six Premier League games.

That disappointing run of form has placed Arbeloa under huge pressure, and he faces a defining few weeks to save his job.

If the 43-year-old cannot spark an upturn in results soon, then the club are prepared to pull the trigger and sack him.

Alvaro Arbeloa has two games to save Fulham job

Fulham had been set for their first league win last weekend, but they conceded twice late on against Ipswich to turn a potential win into another defeat.

Football Insider revealed on Tuesday that the club hierarchy viewed that as a "damaging setback" at Portman Road, despite the positive signs that were on show.

Sources say that Arbeloa effectively now has two games to save his job, with clashes against newly-promoted duo Hull City and Coventry City on the horizon.

The pair of games could potentially decide the boss' future, with the board planning to show him the door if his side do not win either game.

Hull are first on the agenda at Craven Cottage next weekend, before the Cottagers head to Coventry on 24 October in search of their first away win against the Sky Blues since 1967.

Arbeloa has fallen into 'trap' at Fulham

Former Tottenham scout Bryan King told Football Insider earlier this week that Arbeloa has fallen into the "trap" of talking about his past achievements.

The former Real Madrid boss has recently referenced his time in charge of the Spanish giants, but King is adamant that Fulham fans have no interest in hearing that.

The ex-recruitment man made it clear that Arbeloa will live or die by his results alone, rather than with any past achievements coming into play.

Fulham's poor start has already set the clock ticking on him, and wins are now a must to ease the pressure a little.