Hull City face missing out on Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo.

The Daily Mail says Negredo is stalling on a move to Hull City because he has serious doubts about leaving Real Madrid for East Yorkshire.

The Spanish striker has told his employers he would prefer to join Real Zaragoza, but the La Liga team have failed to meet the £15million asking price.

Tigers boss Phil Brown looked like he was close to welcoming the 23-year-old to the KC Stadium at the end of last week, but Negredo has refused to be rushed on his future.