Daily transfer rumours from the press as Hull City prepare for life in the Premier League.
The Northern Echo reports how Ahmed Elmohamady has the words of Steve Bruce "engraved on his brain" after the Hull City boss rescued him from the doldrums at Sunderland.
Elmohamady says he was "unfairly treated" at the Stadium of Light and believes success on loan with the Tigers is a vindication of his talents.
And he heaps praise on Bruce, who teammates joked was liked a "father" to the Egyptian winger.
Elmo says Bruce told him: "'To stay here, you have to be disciplined'.
"If you are 50 per cent a good player and 50 per cent disciplined it's better for me than being 90 per cent talented and 10 per cent disciplined. I took those words and now have them engraved on my brain."
City are hoping to complete a permanent deal for their player of the season after agreeing a £2m fee with the Black Cats.
Meanwhile, Talksport says West Ham could make a late move to hijack Hull's attempts to sign goalkeeper Allan McGregor from Turkish club Besiktas.
Bruce is interested in the former Rangers man but reports of a deal being agreed are premature, with the Tigers also showing firm interest in Kasper Schmeichel. As reported today, the Tigers have had an opening bid for the Danish international rejected by Leicester.
Burnley's Charlie Austin remains a target and there is cooler interest in Celtic's Gary Hooper - a link that has led to much gnashing of teeth north of the border this week - and West Brom's Peter Odemwingie.The Sun has listed City's top defensive target Maynor Figueroa in its "out-of-contract XI". The Currant Bun reckons the Wigan free agent is the best-value left-back on the market, but Steve Bruce will hope he can steal a march on potential suitors having signed Figueroa as Latics boss.
New contracts with Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane and Mark Oxley should be signed and sealed shortly, according to the club's communications manager Ash Lord.
He tweeted today: "They're all still on holiday/international duty. We'll release the news as they sign, just a matter of time.
"I don't think there's anything to worry about with them. Hopefully have some news early in the week."May 31The Mirror says Hull City are trying to sign Burnley's Charlie Austin but claims a £3m offer - plus extra money of the Tigers stay in the Premier League - is not enough to seal the deal.
Burnley want twice that and Bet Victor now prices City at 3/1 to sign him, with Aston Villa favourites at 4/5.
City also remain hopeful of landing Bolton left-back Marcus Alonso on a free transfer - according to the same report - but Fiorentina remain favourites.
Celtic legends continue to line up to warn Gary Hooper he would be crazy to leave Parkhead for the KC Stadium. Today, Lisbon Lions hero Bertie Auld tells The Daily Record: "I don't think Hull City is a more attractive option than Celtic. Hull is beautiful if you're a fisherman but you'd need an umbrella and a sou'wester.
"I admire Steve Bruce because he's done exceptionally well but when a Celtic player chooses to move, unless it's to Manchester United or Liverpool he's going to a lesser club. So why?"
Hooper is entering the final year of his contract and Celtic are keen to tie him to a long-term deal - but wages could prove a sticking point for the Bhoys, who might decide cash in and replace him with Portuguese striker Amido Balde, according to The Scotsman.
And finally, George Boyd showed off a new kit last night when he swapped Tigers black and amber for satin pink! The Scottish international, who signed permanent terms at the KC this week, was in Las Vegas for his stag do. A picture of him dressed in drag was tweeted by Sky's Dougie Keen.May 30
Former Celtic striker Frank McGarvey thinks Bhoys stiker Gary Hooper would be showing a lack of ambition by moving to Hull City.
The Tigers have been linked with a move for the 31-goal former Scunthorpe forward.
Neil Lennon is attempting to tie Hooper to a long-term contract with wages believed to be the sticking point.
But speaking to Glasgow's Evening Times, McGarvey says Celtic and the Tigers are not on the same level.
"I understand the financial pull of a club that can effectively double your wages," he said. "But what Gary also has to ask himself is what are his ambitions?
"Celtic's aim this summer is to have a crack at the Champions League again – and there is silverware and medals on offer too."Kasper Schmeichel has distanced himself from rumours linking him with a move to the KC.
The Leicester City goalkeeper is thought to be on Bruce's shortlist for his new number one.
Schmeichel told Danish site Sporten.dk: "The Premier League is of course the goal for everyone, but right now it's just rumours
"I am a Leicester player and still trying to get over what happened (the heartbreaking play-off semi-final defeat to Watford).
"I can wait, I am still young and it is nothing I am thinking about."The Mirror claims City have made an opening offer of £1m for Schmeichel.
Meanwhile, Ahmed Elmohamady has told the International Business Times he wants to stay with City.
"You are player of the season, you get promoted with a club and you are happy," he said. "It's now important to start happy and that means I want to stay in Hull as the fans, the manager and the players have all been so fantastic.
"Brucey is a fantastic manager, with a great personality.
"I needed lots of advice and thankfully he was willing to work closely with me."
As reported, City have agreed a £2m fee with Sunderland for Elmohamady and are now hoping to agree personal terms.Charlie Austin could be on his way to Villa Park for £4.5m, according to the Express and Star.
Reports linking Austin to City are credible and Bruce could yet rival Villa for his signature. However, there is little substance to speculation about strikers Jordan Rhodes and Adam Le Fondre.Kevin Davies, meanwhile, says he can still cut in in the Premier League. The former Bolton frontman told TalkSport he had had offers from a couple of Championship clubs but was happy to sit tight for now.
