Leicester City 'ready to hijack' Hull City move for Rangers outcast and ex-Sheffield United man Kieran Dowell
Leicester City are reportedly ready to hijack Hull City’s move for Rangers outcast Kieran Dowell.
The midfielder is out of favour at Ibrox and has not appeared in the Scottish Premiership since August.
Interest from Hull has been widely reported, with the Tigers seemingly keen on adding some experience and creativity to their midfield.
However, it appears they could face competition in their quest to secure the signature of the former England youth international.
Hull City face competition from Leicester City
According to SportsBoom, Leicester have entered the race to land Dowell, who is believed to be keen on a return to England.
Hull are operating under an embargo and would have to strike a loan or free transfer agreement, potentially giving Leicester an advantage.
However, the Tigers in a stronger position in the Championship. Sergej Jakirovic’s men sit seventh, while Leicester are sat in 12th.
Dowell is no stranger to Yorkshire, having helped Sheffield United seal promotion from the Championship in 2019.
Hull City on the hunt
Midfield appears to be an area of focus for Hull, who have also shown interest in Manchester United prospect Toby Collyer.
The England youth international was eyed by Hull in the summer before opting for a loan switch to West Bromwich Albion.
His spell with the Baggies has come to an end and Jakirovic has admitted Collyer is again an option for the club.
Hull have also been linked with Troyes defender Ismaël Boura, a left-back who was recently on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Comoros.
Ryan Giles has been sidelined by injury, leaving Hull light in the left-back department. Matty Jacob has been recalled from his loan spell at Reading but only made the bench as Hull knocked Blackburn Rovers out of the FA Cup.
Club captain Lewie Coyle, a natural right-back, was instead deployed on the left-hand side.