Hull City have entered into talks with Derby County forward Jack Marriott over a potential summer move with the Tigers keen to add him to their squad, according to Hull Live.

Marriott has reportedly been told by Wayne Rooney that he is free to leave Derby this summer after a difficult season that saw him endure a less than successful loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday. That comes with the forward having failed to agree terms over a new deal with the Rams.

The 26-year-old had seemingly agreed to a new extension on his deal at Derby, but that has been curtailed due to the club’s ongoing transfer embargo situation, according to reports.

Hull city are now prepared to step in and take advantage of Marriott’s potential availability this summer, with Grant McCann keen to reunite with the forward after he spent time managing him during his spell in charge of Peterborough United.

It is believed by Hull Live that the Tigers are in talks with Marriott over the possibility of him making the switch to the KCOM Stadium. McCann’s side have been thought to be keen to bolster their attacking options ahead of their Championship return.

The verdict

This would potentially be an excellent addition to Hull’s squad ahead of their return to the Championship with Marriott a player that when he is on form and injury-free can be a major goalscoring threat in the final third. It has been clear for a while now that he needs a fresh start after falling down the pecking order at Derby.

Marriott is a player that will have a real point to prove next term following his poor loan spell with Sheffield Wednesday and also his failure to force his way into the Derby side. As a result, Hull would be getting a player that should be highly motivated to get back to his best and show that he can still be a reliable scorer in the Championship.

The 26-year-old has already worked with McCann at Peterborough and therefore it might be an ideal move for him to reunite with his former boss who has already seen the best from him. This is a signing that makes a lot of sense for all concerned.