Manchester United transfer news: Hull in talks to sign striker Will Keane who is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans

HULL CITY are close to signing Manchester United striker Will Keane, according to reports.

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Preston North End in the Championship, where he scored two goals in 22 matches.

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He was then recalled to cover Louis van Gaal's injury crisis but suffered a season-ending injury in the FA Cup in January.

That led to the emergence of Marcus Rashford.

Keane is way down Jose Mourinho's pecking order and free to leave.

Former Manchester United assistant Mike Phelan, Hull's boss, is an admirer of Keane and has made a move to sign him, according to .

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He played just three senior games for Manchester United.

Keane has been on loan at four clubs - Wigan, QPR, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston - all in the Championship.

He has scored five goals in 52 career appearances.