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THERE'S no happy Sunday for Tigers fans today when they pick up this morning's papers.
According to The Guardian, City boss Steve Bruce is on Southampton's six-man shortlist to take over as their manager.
The paper says he has indicated he is willing to sever his ties with the Tigers to fill the void left by Mauricio Pochettino taking the Tottenham Hotspur job.
Southampton want to make an appointment by the end of week and Bruce has emerged as the English option because of City's considerable improvement under his management.
It's safe to say Bruce's achievements at Hull City over the last two seasons haven't gone unnoticed, and quite rightly so.
There are no direct quotes, but the paper says Bruce regards Southampton as an upgrade, even at a time when the club is being threatened by an exodus of their best players.
However, breathe easy Tigers fans, as it is understood he is not the front-runner for the job, with Ronald Koeman meeting Southampton officials during the week.
Former Saints defender Dan Petrescu is also on the shortlist, but he has a rival offer from Qatari side Al Arabi, reports the Sunday People.Davies in demand, and Newcastle offer cash plus Taylor
IT'S understandable that Curtis Davies is in demand following a superb season leading the Tigers, and Newcastle have joined the chase for the Tigers skipper.The Sunday Mirror report that Toon boss Alan Pardew plans to tempt City with a player-plus-cash offer, ready to throw £4m-rated Steven Taylor plus an added bonus of £4m.Sunderland and Everton both ready to pay £8m to grab him out East Yorkshire, but City could replace Davies and be up on the deal if they go with Pardew's audacious bid.
Taylor's days with the Magpies are numbered as Pardew sets about re-vamping his back-four for next season.
Pardew sees Davies, whose stunning form for the Tigers last term came close to earning him an England call-up, as the perfect partner for skipper Fabricio Coloccini at the heart of Newcastle's rear-guard.Spurs put up staggering demand for Livermore
THEY say three is the magic number, but nothing is magical about the rumours for City today.Tottenham want a staggering £6.5m from Hull for midfielder Jake Livermore, according to the Sunday People.
Steve Bruce has made no secret that he would love to sign the midfielder permanently but Tottenham's reported price-tag may have put him off so he is now looking at cheaper options.
Spurs supremo Daniel Levy thinks England hopeful Livermore is worth the price and is in no mood to haggle. Crystal Palace could yet step in and hijack City's attempts.Jelavic in stark warning for Brazil
TIGERS striker Nikica Jelavic has warned Brazil they face a pack of 'pitbulls' in this week's red-hot World Cup opener.
They play a Croatia team united on all fronts when the biggest show on earth kicks off on Thursday.
Jelavic said: "Me and every one of our national team-mates are so proud when we put on the new shirt.
"As a new country, it feels like blood is getting warm when you put the shirt on. You are like a pitbull."
Placing huge expectations on the hosts and highlighting Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic as a player to watch, Jelavic added: "We expect them to be under pressure to win.
"His (Mandzukic's) ability is incredible. He is an animal, a beast!"Andrews wants final pay-off
AND finally, former City midfielder Keith Andrews wants a pay-off to quit Bolton – and join Championship rivals Huddersfield, the Sunday People are saying.
The Republic of Ireland star, who spent just one season at the KC Stadium back in 2005/06, has been told he has no future at the Wanderers, but the Terriers cannot match his wages and Andrews is looking for a six-figure sum to leave. Blimey.
