Hull City to sign Tom Cleverley from Manchester United? – Transfer talk extra

HULL City have launched an audacious £9m bid to land Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, according to national reports this afternoon.The Express and The Times say the Tigers have bid in excess of £8m for the 25-year-old. United are said to be happy to listen to offers for Cleverley, who has just 12 months left on his contract. He started Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of light but struggled to make an impression on Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal. It was thought that the new United boss wanted initially to keep Cleverley, but the Dutchman has told his player in recent weeks that he can leave if the right offer comes in. Steve Bruce still has money to spend in order to strengthen his squad, but faces competition from Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert, who has convinced his owner Randy Lerner to release funds for Cleverley. And according to one Sky Sports journalist, he says a fee has been agreed between the Red Devils and Villa.

Manchester United have accepted a bid from Aston Villa for Tom Cleverley. #mufc#avfc

— Pete O'Rourke (@SkySportsPeteO) August 28, 2014

Everton and Arsenal are also interested, but both clubs may wait to see if the player becomes available on a free transfer at the end of the season should he stay at Old Trafford beyond this window.Momo Diame bid rejected? THE Tigers have had a £3.5m bid for West Ham midfielder Momo Diame knocked back, it is claimed. With attention focused on City's expected signing of Abel Hernandez it is claimed the Tigers were also trying for a surprise raid on West Ham, for powerful Senegalese star Diame, 27. For more on this story, see today's main Transfer Talk.Like HDM Sport on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.