Tom Cairney is close to signing a new deal at Hull City Football Club.

The 19-year-old midfielder has put in a number of impressive performances in the absence of Jimmy Bullard this season, and he is in discussions over a new four-year deal.

"Tom has played very well for us and people are saying he should be the first name on the teamsheet even though he is still a young lad," manager Phil Brown said at a Fans' Forum.

"We are very, very close to signing him on a new four-year contract and that would be great news both for Tom and Hull City."

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