Aberdeen has rejected a second bid from Hull City for Scottish defender Scott McKenna. According to a reliable source in the English press, the Dons has informed Hull that their centre-back is not for sale in this January transfer window. McKenna has finally made a breakthrough into the Aberdeen first-team this season and has been gathering interest from a whole host of clubs.
McKenna has featured in 16 matches for Aberdeen in this campaign and has scored once so far. The Scottish club’s refusal to do business will come as a big blow for Hull as they look to avoid a potential relegation from the English Championship this season. Nigel Adkins need some results to go his way in the coming weeks if Hull wants to avoid getting dragged into a relegation dogfight.
Let’s take a look at three alternative options for Hull City to consider this month.
Pape Souare
The Crystal Palace defender has returned to full fitness after suffering a horrific car crash which broke his jaw and thigh-bone in 2016. He is also gathering interest from Newcastle United but Hull City can look to swoop in for him this month. The addition of the Senegalese defender could bolster the back-line of Nigel Adkins’ team and help them in their quest to avoid relegation going into the second half of the season. Souare has featured in 3 matches for the Eagles this season and needs regular first-team football to reignite his career.
Jordan McGregor
The Scottish youngster has put in some impressive performances this season in League One football and has featured in 6 matches for Airdrieonians FC, scoring two goals so far. He can be an ideal asset for Nigel Adkins at Hull City for years to come. At 20, he is still unproven but could thrive with an opportunity to display his talents in the second tier of English football. McGregor also has a knack for scoring goals which could be utilised by the Tigers.
Michael Rose
The Ayr United centre-back has made 14 appearances for the club this season in all competitions. The 22-year-old could jump at a chance to move to the Championship and play for Hull City if Nigel Adkins decides to opt for the player’s services in the near future. At 22, he still has his peak years ahead of him and could be useful to the Tigers for years to come. He has previously played for Aberdeen’s youth ranks but could only manage one senior appearance at the club.
