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Hull’s owners, the Allam family, continued to work on the sale of the club to a Chinese consortium.

But Phelan is now on the verge of making his first signings. It has been reported that former England Under-21 striker Will Keane is having a medical on Humberside ahead of a permanent move from Manchester United.

Hull are also believed to have agreed a £10m deal with Derby County for the 25-time capped Hendrick, although Burnley are also said to be interested in the 24-year-old.

Meanwhile, Markus Henriksen was left out of AZ Alkmaar’s 2-0 win over NEC on Sunday, with Dutch media reporting he has been given permission to travel to England for talks with City. Watford have strengthened their forward line with the signing of former Roma and Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka from Anderlecht.

The 27-year-old, who has played for Italy four times, scoring on his debut against Albania in 2014, hit 17 goals for Anderlecht last season.