HDM Sport on Facebook HULL City could be prepared to make a surprising move for Tottenham's Aaron Lennon in the January transfer window. The Yorkshire-born winger's role at White Hart Lane has diminished this season under new boss Mauricio Pochettino, with the 27-year-old largely restricted to cameos off the bench, having made just one league start. And Steve Bruce is prepared to give the Leeds United youth product an escape by offering around £7m for his services, according to the Daily Mirror. The paper reports that Spurs are willing to do business in the upcoming January transfer window, but suggests City will face competition from QPR and Stoke for Lennon's signature. With a host of former Spurs stars already settled at the KC Stadium, such as Jake Livermore, Michael Dawson and Tom Huddlestone, Bruce will be confident of landing the England international, should the price be right. Aluko adamant he's not leaving City in January SONE Aluko has insisted he will not leave Hull City in the January transfer widow. The forward was left out of the Tigers squad all together for Sunday's defeat to Tottenham, leading to question marks over the Nigerian's future at the KC Stadium. But in an exclusive with Goal.com, Aluko insisted he is only focusing on a future under Steve Bruce. "I concentrate on the team that I play for and I don't bother myself on media stories linking me with Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham," said Aluko. "I'm with Hull and I'm happy playing for my team. "My club coaches believe in what I contribute to the team. I don't also let this get into my head because I train a lot and work hard to improve on my game every blessed day."Van Gaal handed double boost ahead of City visit LOUIS van Gaal has received a timely injury boost ahead of Manchester United's clash with the Tigers after Ander Herrera and Jonny Evans both came through reserves action unscathed. The pair were part of the United side that thumped Blackburn reserves 5-0 last night. Herrera hasn't established himself in LVG's line-up since sustaining an injury to his ribs against West Ham in September, but he managed the entire 90 minutes, whilst also getting on the scoresheet in the process. Evans was subbed off on the 64th minute for United, who also had Adnan Januzaj playing for them.Tigers' defensive duo named in best team of 2014 STATS boffins at whoscored.com have been compiling the best team of 2014 using their vast array of calculations, and may come as a surprise to learn that the centre-half duo is a strictly Hull City affair. The website have listed Michael Dawson and Curtis Davies as the best performing centre-backs in the league for the calendar year, taking their place amongst the likes of Sergio Aguero, Eden Hazard and Wayne Rooney. Davies was singled out for having the produced the second most clearances in the league (311), while also boasting the third highest success rate in aerial battles, with 147 won. Dawson, who spent half of 2014 at Tottenham, was lauded for his high interception rate of 2.5 per game, while also impressing in the aerial duel division. Giggs urges Wilson to repeat Tiger feat MANCHESTER United assistant coach Ryan Giggs has thrown down the gauntlet and urged young striker James Wilson to seize his chance if he's given it against the Tigers at the weekend. Wilson was City's tormentor-in-chief in last season's corresponding fixture, as his two goals sealed a 3-1 win for United at Old Trafford. And speaking to talkSPORT, Giggs said Wilson must grab the opportunity to impress if afforded it this weekend. "He's a brilliant prospect," said Giggs. "I've always said about younger players that you can give them the chance but they have got to take it. "I've seen players take it and not let go, but I've also seen players given the chance and they throw it away. "You might only get one chance so you've got to be ready for it."
