Daily rumours from the press as Hull City prepare for life in the Premier League.David Stockdale has told today's Mail he remains unsure if he will play for Hull City in the Premier League.
The Fulham stopper - who spent the second half of last season on loan with the Tigers - is quoted in today's 'We Are Premier League' 24-page season review special - free inside your Mail.
Fulham appear open to the prospect of Stockdale leaving Craven Cottage but the price they place on the goalkeeper's head is likely to be decisive.
"First it's a holiday and a bit of reflection," said Stockdale. "I'll take a lot of friends and good memories with me back to London.
"If something happens then so be it but, if not, I'll wish them all the best in the Premier League."
No doubt until the Stockdale situation in resolved, City will continue to be linked with almost every goalkeeper in world football. The latest rumour has Barnsley's Luke Steele rejecting a new contract at Oakwell in favour of the KC.
Earlier this week, The Mirror was convinced Steve Bruce was ready to swoop for Genk's Polish keeper Grzegorz Sandomierski, who has been on loan at Blackburn.
Meanwhile, Scotland's Daily Record is continuing to grind the George Boyd to Celtic rumour - although the paper does admit it has "a whiff of the Jimmy Bullard/Sol Campbell about it".May 9Chris Kirkland is happy to stay at Sheffield Wednesday - despite being linked with a move to Hull City, the Sheffield Star reports today.
The 32-year-old goalkeeper has poured cold water on rumours he could return to the Premier League - if the Tigers are priced out of a move for Fulham's £4m-rated David Stockdale.
No approach has been made for the former Liverpool man, according to The Star.
Kirkland - considered a gamble because of his history of injuries - says: "It's a big club and they have looked after me from day one. I've loved it here."
Portsmouth are set to sign Tigers defender Sonny Bradley, according to Sky Sports.
Bradley, 21, came through City's youth system but is out of contract this summer.
He gained experience on loan at Aldershot last season.
Meanwhile, Steve Bruce has played down rumours he is considering a move for Birmingham defender Curtis Davies.
Bruce told Radio Humberside he had yet to look at any potential transfer targets.
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May 8 Steve Bruce is preparing a £3m bid for Birmingham's player of the season Curtis Davies, according to The Telegraph. The paper quotes defender Davies, 28, as saying: "I would never hide the fact that I want to play in the Premier League. I believe my ability should have me there, I believe I'm good enough." Bruce could face competition from Stoke and Norwich. Londoner Davies began his senior career at Luton Town. He has played in the Premier League for West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, where he made 37 appearances between 2007-2010. He has been at Birmingham since 2011. He was a shock selection in Fabio Capello's first provisional England squad.
Exclusive to our new site hulldailymail.co.uk• Peter Swan on how Steve Bruce will rebuild Hull City for Premier League• Complete coverage of the promotion party
May 8 Steve Bruce is preparing a £3m bid for Birmingham's player of the season Curtis Davies, according to The Telegraph. The paper quotes defender Davies, 28, as saying: "I would never hide the fact that I want to play in the Premier League. I believe my ability should have me there, I believe I'm good enough." Bruce could face competition from Stoke and Norwich. Londoner Davies began his senior career at Luton Town. He has played in the Premier League for West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, where he made 37 appearances between 2007-2010. He has been at Birmingham since 2011. He was a shock selection in Fabio Capello's first provisional England squad.
