The Germany international endured a torrid season, making just 10 appearances as form and fitness deserted him in the run up to the World Cup. The 26-year-old moved from Bayern Munich in 2008 but has yet to build on the three international caps he earned before 2007.
Hodgson is keen to add some much-needed firepower to a front line that relied too heavily on Bobby Zamora this last campaign.
'I am aware of Jan Schlaudraff,' the Fulham boss said. 'He is a very fast player that is also able to score goals. He could add something to our squad.'
Source: Daily Mail