Hull City Football Club are being linked with a move for Matthew Kilgallon.

It was reported last week that Newcastle United and Middlesbrough made pre-deadline bids for the defender, which were rejected by Championship rivals Sheffield United.

However, the Evening Gazette claim the Blades are willing to cash in on the 25-year-old in the New Year, if he has not signed a new deal at Bramall Lane by then.

It is believed Tigers manager Phil Brown is keen on Kilgallon, as he looks to replace Michael Turner who left for Sunderland in a deal which could be worth as much as £12million.