Hull hope to win Ayala chase

Tuesday 9 August 2011 11:14, UK

Image: Ayala: Hull have agreed a fee for the Liverpool defender and hope to beat other clubs to his signature

Hull City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare admits the club have rivals for Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala.

Shakespeare confirms other interest in Liverpool defender

Hull City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare admits the club have rivals for the signature of Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala. The Spaniard impressed during a loan spell at the KC Stadium last season and the Tigers are keen to bring Ayala back on a permanent basis. A fee in the region of £850,000 is reported to have been agreed with Liverpool and Hull are now looking to meet the player's demands. However, there have been claims that Premier League new boys Swansea City and the Tigers' Championship rivals Ipswich Town are looking to hijack the deal. Shakespeare is aware of other interest in Ayala, but remains optimistic that the youngster can be added to Nigel Pearson's squad. "We believe we have made a fair offer but we're not sure where Daniel and his agent see him next," said Shakespeare in the Hull Daily Mail. "We would love to have him back on board here but there is another club involved." Ipswich boss Paul Jewell is keen to improve his squad this week ahead of his side's game at home to Hull on Saturday.

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