Rowell coached England from 1994 to 1997, overseeing 21 victories in 29 Tests.
The Cottagers are set to bank a club-record fee for the Portuguese midfielder after Bundesliga giants finally make breakthrough
Fulham and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement over the transfer of midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is now set to join the German club in a deal worth up to around £47 million.