Castleford have confirmed Hull are trying to do a deal with stand-off Rangi Chase ahead of Friday's 2pm deadline.
Tigers happy for England international to depart
Castleford have confirmed Hull are trying to do a deal with stand-off Rangi Chase ahead of Friday's 2pm deadline.
The England international is contracted to the Tigers until 2015 but the New Zealand-born half-back has not played for his club since being suspended for a breach of club discipline last month.
A fee in the region of £350,000 is believed to have been agreed between the clubs for the reigning Man Of Steel but a new work visa, which would rubber-stamp the move, could prove a stumbling block with time running out.
"It is true Hull FC have expressed an interest in Rangi and Rangi has expressed an interest in joining Hull FC," Castleford chief executive Steve Ferres said. "However, Hull will have to apply for a visa for it to go through.
"Hull's intention was to sign Rangi before Friday's 2012 season transfer deadline which is at 2pm. Should the visa not be complete, Rangi will remain contracted to Castleford Tigers until 2015.
"He remains available for selection for Sunday's match at home to Warrington and our coaching staff are happy with how he has trained with the team this week."
Chase was suspended by his club on June 26 after missing training and subsequently apologised for his behaviour.
Castleford lifted the ban last week after imposing unspecified sanctions for actions that related to the consumption of alcohol.
