HULL City are keeping tabs on Serbia international Filip Djordjevic as a potential answer to their goalscoring problems in the new year.
Djordjevic, 26, is known to feature prominently on manager Steve Bruce's wish-list for the January transfer market as Hull City bid to strengthen their attacking options with at least one new arrival.
The highly-regarded striker is in the final year of his contract with French club Nantes and is likely to move on in January before becoming a free agent next summer.
A cut-price deal is on the cards but Premier League rivals Crystal Palace are also reported to be showing a keen interest in Djordjevic.
Bruce was coy when asked about the Serbian yesterday but did admit an interest. "It's something we're looking at. He's someone on our list," said Bruce.
Djordjevic, a former Red Star Belgrade rookie, has been with Nantes since 2008, helping them to promotion out of Ligue 2 last season, scoring 20 goals in the process.
That form has continued in Ligue 1 this term in the wake of a rejected £3.5m offer from Lyon, while a breakthrough on the international stage has also seen him score for Serbia against Wales and Russia in recent months.
Nantes appear resigned to losing their star striker in January, but City are likely to face competition from around Europe.
The Serbian was one player discussed yesterday afternoon as Bruce met with owner Assem Allam to firm up plans for the January transfer window.
"We'll always try and improve," said Bruce. "The difference in January is can you find anybody out there who will make you significantly better?
"I think that's the key to it. It's not just about spending money, you need to find somebody who can make a difference."
