Hull City’s interest in Doncaster Rovers midfielder Ben Whiteman is believed to be genuine.
The Tigers have made contact with the League One side over his availability, according to journalist Hull Live journalist Phil Buckingham.
Hull have also been long-term admirers of Liverpool midfielder Herbie Kane, who spent last season on loan at Donny, but face a lot of competition to land his signature so may turn to Whiteman now.
Whiteman played a key part in Grant McCann’s Doncaster side getting into the third tier Play-Offs in the last campaign and the Ulsterman is keen on bringing him to the KCOM Stadium before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
The Tigers could lose midfielder Markus Henriksen this week so are eager to bring in some alternative options in midfield.
Whiteman, who is 23 years-old, was born in Rochdale and started his career in the academy at Manchester United but was released as a youngster so subsequently joined Sheffield United.
He played 12 times for the Blades’ first team during his time at Bramall Lane and also had loan spells away at Mansfield Town and Doncaster.
Rovers made his move to the Keepmoat Stadium permanent on a three-and-a-half year deal in January 2018 and has since been a key player for the Yorkshire side.
Darren Moore’s side will now face a battle to keep hold of him this week amid interest from his former boss McCann at Hull.