Hull open talks with Fulham for£5m-rated wantaway midfielder Jimmy Bullard

22 January 2009 18:28
Midfield dynamo: Fulham's Jimmy Bullard Bolton showed interest in the dynamic player but abandoned their pursuit because they thought a bid did not represent value for money. Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has grown increasingly tired of stories linking Bullard with the exit and may be relieved if the saga comes to an end. Last week he said: ‘We seem to spend the best part of media conferences talking about Jimmy. Bolton were told of our valuation and offered considerably less.   More... Wigan striker King swaps Hull for Boro until end of the season as Latics eye Mido loan London calling: West Ham and Fulham match Boro bid for midfielder Watson Fulham move in for Manchester City's Ecuador striker Felipe Caicedo HULL CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET FULHAM FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET The new Jimmy? Fulham are keen on Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson 'That enquiry was some days ago. Megson made it public and if they’re not pursuing the matter it’s good because we’ll be able to keep him.’ Hodgson has lined up promising Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson as a replacement, but faces competition for the 23-year-old from West Ham and Middlesbrough. Bullard was last year called up to the England squad for the first time in his career and the experience is said to have raised his ambitions. He had hoped to improve his contract but Fulham were reluctant to offer fresh terms as he has 18-months left on his current deal. Tottenham, Middlesbrough and Sunderland have also been linked with the former Wigan player.   More... Wigan striker King swaps Hull for Boro until end of the season as Latics eye Mido loan London calling: West Ham and Fulham match Boro bid for midfielder Watson Fulham move in for Manchester City's Ecuador striker Felipe Caicedo HULL CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET FULHAM FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET  

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