Hull boss Tim Walter Coy on Charlie Hughes Swoop

Hull City boss Tim Walter is refusing to be swayed if his side make an effort to sign defender Charlie Hughes from Wigan Athletic.

The Tigers are hoping to make a number of additions in the coming weeks and there are admirers of Latics centre-back Hughes.

It has been claimed that Hull have come in with a new bid worth up to £7m to take Hughes from Wigan.

Wigan could invest between £4.5m and £5m, with bonuses making up the rest, but Walter is reluctant to talk about a potential Hughes signing.

Asked about interest in a deal for Hughes, Walter said BBC Radio Humberside: “Could be, could be.

“But we can talk about every player we want because that’s behind the scenes.”

Hughes has been heavily linked with a possible move away from Wigan this summer and was not involved in a recent friendly against Blackburn Rovers.

It remains to be seen whether Hull have put enough money on the table for Hughes, but landing him would be seen as a coup.