Hull check out Big Chris

Hull boss Nigel Pearson is keen to add some firepower to his squad and besides Chris he's also made enquiries for Nottingham Forest's Dele Adebola and Steve Howard at Leicester.

There has been no bid as yet but Iwelumo is definitely on Pearson's shortlist for a player who was close to moves to Preston and Derby in January.

It's reported at the Hull end that it is likely Clarets' boss Eddie Howe would be willing to let him go and that only a nominal fee would be required for a player who has scored no less than seven goals in his last six games against Hull.