Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 16th July Part Two: De Rossi, Honda, Taarabt and more

Hull have also made an approach for 27-year-old Sunderland striker Danny Graham, who only joined the Black Cats in January for £5m.

Full story: The Times

What’s the story? Oh dear, sorry Hull fans, I’m just the messenger.

Does it make sense? I like Danny Graham. I like him at Championship level only though. In the Premier League he hasn’t got enough subtletly or skill to effective. He tries hard and he’s a great teammate, but he’s not going to score 10-15 goals without bountiful supply which he won’t have at Hull.

Is the price right? Swansea did well to get £5m for him. How can Hull pay more than about £3.5m? But, they might do.

Will it happen? 7/10 – Steve Bruce likes a player who tries hard and works for the team.