James Scott is closing in on a return to Scottish football as Hull City boss Grant McCann looks to make room in his squad for more new arrivals.
Scott is understood to be nearing a move to Premiership side St Mirren, Hull Live understands, with the Paisley club likely to fend off interest from elsewhere north of the border.
The 20-year-old is rated highly by City boss Grant McCann having arrived in a deal worth around £1m last January, but a succession of injuries have halted his progress at the MKM Stadium.
City chief McCann spoke last weekend of his desire to keep the Scotland Under-21 youngster at City after he featured in the friendly win over Scunthorpe United, and again on Saturday in the 2-0 win over Manchester United’s youngsters.
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While it’s understood McCann is reluctant to allow Scott to leave, transfer movement elsewhere means City will likely sanction his departure to allow him to bring in reinforcements.
“James Scott’s a big asset for the football club, he’s 20 years of age,” McCann said at Glanford Park.
“The club spent a million pounds on him and he’s had a really bad time because of injury, there’s absolutely no point in us loaning him out because he’d count in our numbers.
“Scotty’s here and he’s pushing really hard to try and force his way in.”
McCann remains in the market for one more midfielder at least, with a decision on the future of Regan Slater at Sheffield United expected to finally be made this week, while the club are on the verge of completing the signing of a highly-rated prospect from Premier League champions Manchester City.
Jordan Flores meanwhile, remains in talks with the club about ending his contract early to allow McCann to free up space in his squad.
The midfielder is out of contract with the Tigers next summer, but will spend the entirety of the campaign on loan at League Two side Northampton Town.
As is stands, Flores’ squad place counts towards the 25 permitted under the terms of their EFL transfer restrictions and City hope to agree a mutual cancellation with the ex-Wigan man.
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