Tigers end Traore chase
14 Jul 2008 - 17:16:20
Hull City boss Phil Brown has decided not to pursue his interest in the former Liverpool defender Djimi Traore.
The 28-year-old is currently on Portsmouth's books, although he ended last season on loan with Rennes.
The Tigers held preliminary discussions with Traore last week but it appears that he would prefer to play his football in France next season rather than in England.
"I spoke to Djimi and I was interested, but Djimi made reference to wanting to stay in France," Brown told the Hull Daily Mail.
"He would, of course, have come to England if we were available as a second choice, but I don't want that kind of attitude. I want first choice."
Brown has also cooled reports suggesting he is keen to sign Tottenham defender Ricardo Rocha but is still interested in bringing goalkeeper Tony Warner to the KC Stadium.