Hull City attacker Jarrod Bowen admits turning down Cardiff City in the aftermath of the Emiliano Sala tragedy.

When a bid of £12million was tabled by Cardiff towards the deadline, it left the 22-year-old forward feeling deeply conflicted given that The Bluebirds earlier marquee signing Sala was still missing, presumed dead.

"The whole situation was very uncomfortable," said Bowen.

"Of course, it was nothing to do with how I view Cardiff as a club, and any player will tell you it's their dream to play in the Premier League.

"But the whole story around Sala was just so tragic. I know it caused a lot of shock and upset in our dressing-room at Hull, and I am sure it was the same around the country.

"To join Cardiff knowing that he was meant to play for them would have been incredibly difficult and not something that filled me with any enthusiasm.

"Of course, any transfer would have needed Hull's approval in any case, but from my personal point of view it was never a starter, not under those circumstances. It just felt wrong.

"Now we know for certain that Emiliano died. It still feels unbelievable that his life could be cut short like that, it seems so cruel."