Kevin Phillips has backed Newcastle United to make a last-minute January move for Jarrod Bowen.

The forward has attracted substantial interest from the Premier League in recent months with Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur both credited with a strong interest.

The 23-year-old has just 18 months remaining on his contract with the Tigers, and it seems that his long-term future could be decided sooner rather than later.

Bowen has been in stunning form so far this term after scoring 16 goals in 28 games for Hull, and give Newcastle United's hunt for attacking talent he said that he wouldn't be surprised to see the Tigers face a late battle to keep their man.

Speaking to Football Insider, Phillips said: “I don’t see that one happening unless it happens on the last day, big-money deal, of course could Hull afford to turn down a big offer?

“It’s been talked about so much since the beginning of the season. Definitely I see that happening in the summer but whether it happens now, I’m not sure.

“We’ve seen deals struck at the last minute for big money, it all depends on the kid and whether he’s desperate to leave or whether he wants to stay at Hull.

“When an ex-manager has worked with a player, know them well, knows their qualities and I’m sure it’s not going to be cheap but Steve knows the player inside out so that’s half the battle. You’re not taking a gamble. This kid looks like he’s got something a bit special.”

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The verdict

The saga regarding Jarrod Bowen's future looks set to rumble on, but only for a short while longer.

Bowen looks destined to play in the Premier League and it seems that everyone knows it - including the player himself.

A new contract with Hull always looked ambitious and it seems that his future will be decided sooner rather than later.

A January move seems unlikely, but if he fails to move on this month it seems almost certain that he'll complete his move over the summer.