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Weekend reports suggest that Bayern Munich's Carsten Jancker could emerge as Fulham's alternative to Jan Koller, who joined Borussia Dortmund.

The 26-year-old German international would cost around £8million, although Bayern may be ready to cash in on the player after they signed Peruvian international Claudio Pizarro.

The European champions have seven strikers on their books and after refuting claims that Brazilian star Elber was for sale, Jancker may be the player to move on.

Jean Tigana is on the lookout for a striker after being thwarted in his attempts to sign Koller, and 6ft 5ins Jancker would be a similar alternative to the towering Belgium international.

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Former clubs: TSG Wismar, Hansa Rostock, 1. FC Köln, SK Rapid Wien

Began career in former DDR; scored on league debut for Köln v VfB Leipzig in 1993

Won four titles in past five seasons with Rapid (1996) and Bayern (1997,1999, 2000)

36 goals in 100 league games for Bayern including 9 in 23 games last season

Twice loser in Euro finals; Rapid in 1996 (ECWC), Bayern in 1999 (UCL)

Capped 61 times from U-15 to U-21 levels. 9 full caps including 158 mins at EURO 2000