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Hull City are considering a move for Gavin Whyte this summer, according to reports from Hull Live.
The Cardiff City man is facing an uncertain future as the prospect of a move away from South Wales appears to be a distinct possibility for the 25-year-old winger.
Whyte spent the second half of last term on loan with the Yorkshire club and played a key role in the club's successes in League One last season.
The Tigers are looking to strengthen their squad following their promotion to the Championship last term, with Whyte's experience in the division a potential boost to Gavin McCann's side.
So would Gavin Whyte be a good signing for Hull City?
The team at Football League World have their say...
Jordan Rushworth
This is a transfer that would make a lot of sense for Hull to make this summer considering that they already had Whyte on loan last season. That means that he already knows how the Tigers operate and he has already built up the chemistry with the rest of the squad.
Grant McCann’s side need to add to their attacking options if they are going to be able to re-establish themselves back in the Championship. Whyte is a player that would be a useful option to have within their squad, although he might be seen as more of an impact player like he was during his loan spell with them in the second half of last term.
However, it seems like Hull might not be able to afford to pay out the transfer fee that it would take to secure him on a permanent deal. I would doubt whether the attacker would be worth a large chunk of the Tigers’ transfer budget this summer, so maybe they could pursue other targets if they can not secure another loan deal.
For this transfer to happen it seems that Cardiff will have to alter their stance over the attacker, but if they do then it is certainly one that is worth pursuing for Hull.
Toby Wilding