German right back Sascha Riether to join Fulham on loan in the coming days

German magazine kicker have reported that Cologne's right back Sascha Riether will shortly be joining Fulham on a years loan with an option to buy at the end of the loan spell.

Riether made 17 appearances last year in his 1 season for Cologne. Prior to that he had 4 seasons at Wolfsburg and also made 2 appearances for the German national team. The 5'9" defender has also played in midfield at both rightwing and as a defensive midfielder. He is expected to complete his move shortly and had also interested Aston Villa and Everton.