A Manchester City influence is expected at Fulham should the Londoners lose Hodgson to Liverpool.
The People says should Hodgson go, former Manchester City bosses Sven Goran Eriksson and Mark Hughes would be the favourites to take over at Craven Cottage.
Fulham chief Alistair Mackintosh was closely involved in the appointment of both men during his time on the board at Eastlands.