Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has confirmed his interest in West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass.
Bruce has moved for the player he signed for Hull to add "quality in abundance" to his attacking options.
He said: "I had the pleasure to work with him, very briefly, at Hull. He's got all of the stuff you talk about, experience, quality, in abundance. He's been there, done it and got the t-shirt.
"It hasn't quite worked out for him at West Ham. We're trying our best to get it over the line but it hasn't quite happened yet.
"He will add that bit of sparkle, if you like, up front. He can play in any position up front. He's a very good player. Let's hope we can do something.
"We have had conversations, but it's not just a done deal yet. We're hopeful that we can get something done."