Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has revealed plans to improve their youth ranks next year.

Duffen said: "I would think it may well be that we look at bringing in youngsters in January and in the summer because obviously our academy output and our centre of excellence hasn't been able to keep pace with the rapid rise of the club. We need to fill that void progressively.

"But of course if Phil (Brown) feels there is anybody out there who can improve the first team and is value for money, then we will be there.

"We are obviously looking to make sure we stay in the Premier League as soon as possible and then we can start building a squad for next year."