Hull City fullback Andrew Robertson is a target for Aston Villa.
Bruce is busy revamping his squad at the fallen giants.
But the Daily Star says one man unlikely to be joining Bruce is Robertson.
The left-back is a £3m target for Burnley. The Clarets like the Scotland international and could land him before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline.
Bruce and Villa are keen too - but Hull are unlikely to sell to him after his bitter departure from the KCOM Stadium on the eve of the season.