The Cottagers were one of the sides to field the fewest numbers of players last season, indicating the paper-thin nature of their squad. It has since been argued that the quaint west London club will need to significantly reinforce their unit if they are to challenge in the inaugural edition of the Europa League, and this is a notion that Hodgson is to entertain.
"If we are going to get anywhere near what we did last season, especially if we are to have any success in Europe, then we need a stronger and a bigger squad of players," the travelled and cultured manager informed This Is London.
The Cottagers have signed Stephen Kelly and Bjorn Helge Riise, yet have released Moritz Volz, Collins John, Julian Gray and Karim Laribi.
Meanwhile, Leon Andreasen has been sold to Hanover for €2.9 million (£2.5m), while Giles Barnes and Olivier Dacourt have both come to the respective ends of their loan deals.
West Bromwich Albion have recently rejected a third transfer bid from Fulham for Jonathan Greening.
Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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