Daily transfer rumours from the press as Hull City prepare for life in the Premier League.
SO did we miss something? Transfer Rumours nips out for a bacon butty and when we get back the world of Hull City has gone madder than Tony the Tiger after six bowls of Frosties.
But we hear that the storm over City's rebranding may have provided some welcome cover for Steve Bruce to make some strides in his hunt for some new midfielders.
It's no secret Bruce is trying to capture at least one new midfielder to bolster his squad and we understand he is closing in on targets in the coming days - and names not familiar to most City fans.
In the meantime, one name being bandied around the papers again is Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone. The Daily Mail says City are hopeful of beating Sunderland to sign Huddlestone who has also attracted interest from Fulham.
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas played the cultured 26-year-old 29 times last season but he is willing to sell the injury-hit midfielder, who has another two years on his contract.
Martin Jol, who signed the midfielder seven years ago for Tottenham, had also reportedly been interested in the midfielder, but Cardiff City's interest seems to have faded.
If he needs some advice on a move north he needn't look far. Huddlestone is pals with Spurs defender Michael Dawson, brother of today's Hull City testimonial legend Andy.
Seems fans of Dutch outfit FC Twente are getting used to the idea of their midfielder Willem Janssen departing for City after he was linked with a move earlier this wee - albeit it the story seemingly coming from an "intermediary" rather than direct between the clubs.
The 27-year-old Dutch midfielder was expected to play a key role for FC Twente in the coming season but according to Dutch reports, the club is now in talks with Chelsea about loaning its young attacking midfielder Ulises Davila and teaming him up with fellow Mexican Jesus Manuel Corona. Davila is seen as an ideal replacement for Janssen.
There appears no truth in the Crazy Twitter Chat that City were planning on rebranding the Dutchman William Johnson.August 9
Hull City will pay £2.2m for FC Twente midfielder Willem Janssen– on the recommendation of Steve McClaren, according the The Mirror.
Picking up on the rumours in the Dutch press that were discussed here yesterday, the report says former Twente boss McClaren has told Bruce that the 27-year-old is suited to English football and would be a huge asset in the Premier League.
Janssen, an energetic midfielder known for making strong runs, would bring Europa League experience to the KC.
Hilariously, the Mirror has also unearthed a video that shows Janssen might not be the answer to City's goal-scoring conundrum ...
The other new name in the frame is Martin Braithwaite.
The Danish international, who plays for Esbjerg, "is making a real name for himself in his homeland", according to Sky Sports.
City are said to be tracking the progress of the 22-year-old - who can play up-front or on the wing - along with Celtic and Ipswich.
A "source close to the player" told Sky: "He knows of the interest in England and Scotland, and he is excited by that - but he is trying to stay focused and not get distracted."Crazy Twitter talk: The Twitterati are a little too preoccupied for transfer rumours this morning, so here's an alternative question: "What's the daftest name for a football club?"Ben Vulliamy has come up with our favourite so far. He tweets: "Hull City Chip Spice FC works for me or Hull City Birdseye Peas FC". August 8
The Dutch media says Hull City are interested in Willem Janssen of FC Twente.
Janssen, 27, has been a key part of the Dutch side's central midfield over the past two seasons.
Known for his energetic runs, the former Netherlands under-21 international has played 62 times for Twente and scored eight times.
His contract runs for another two years, meaning City might face paying a fee if they pursue a move.
Steve Bruce has spoken to former Twente boss Steve McClaren about Janssen, according to Voetbal International.
Bruce is stepping up his interest in the European market after losing Stephen Quinn to injury and allowing Blackburn to take Corry Evans and Tom Cairney - who scored and was sent off for Rovers last night.
Meanwhile, Sunderland have joined the race for Robert Acquafresca, according to the Italian media.
The Bologna centre-forward has been linked with a loan move to City.
Acquafresca, who turns 26 next month, has been told he is not part of Bologna coach Stefano Pioli's plans.
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio is "desperate" to hold on to midfielder Jack Colback, according to the north-east's Journal.
Colback, who has yet to sign a new contract but is considering a new offer, is expected to start the new season as a full-back after impressing in the role in pre-season.
Don't expect the links with Black Cats stars to end there. Di Canio has apparently told Lee Cattermole, David Vaughan and Phil Bardsley they are free to leave.
Sunderland have invested in eight new players this summer and are now looking to recoup some cash.Crazy Twitter talk: A few fans are talking about Shaun Maloney from Wigan this morning - although Bruce seems to have turned away from the English market. Another interesting name to crop up is Pascal Chimbonda, who is now playing for nothing at non-League Market Drayton after starting a second season without a professional contract, whose career has nose-dived since leaving Tottenham. There's a great BBC article here that traces his journey from World Cup final to non-league football.
