Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is launching a £2 million bid for Portsmouth striker Frederic Piquionne.

The Mirror says Hodgson is set to use some of his Europa League windfall on the Lyon hit man who is desperate to stay in the Premier League after a season on loan at troubled Pompey.

Piquionne helped Avram Grant's side reach the FA Cup final and he has caught the eye of Hodgson who wants to beef up his attack for next season.

Hodgson faces competition for Piquionne from Blackburn, but Fulham pay better wages and also have more financial muscle.