Fulham boss Marco Silva concedes they could yet lose Joao Palhinha in January.
After seeing a deadline day move to Bayern Munich move fall through, Palhinha penned a new deal with the Cottagers.
But Silva accepts the Portugal midfielder could yet depart in three months time.
"I cannot control the future. When big bids come from big clubs, there is more noise around him," said Silva.
"I cannot control what happens in January or next summer."