Ruben de la Red to Hull?

Hull City boss Phil Brown is ready to take a big gamble on the health and fitness of Ruben de la Red. Rumours from Spain this morning indicate that the Spanish midfielder, released by Real Madrid yesterday, is keen to move to England.

Ruben de la Red collapses last year with an undiagnosed heart condition, and Real Madrid have since released the talented midfielder.

However, the player has rejected claims that his career is over and has insisted he is still healthy enough to play football.

De La Red will reportedly be in England on a trial overview so that the club can assess his fitness.