Hull City are preparing to fight off interest in their central defender Michael Dawson as AFC Bournemouth prepare a bid for the former Tottenham man.

The Hull Daily Mail is reporting interest from Eddie Howe as he looks to strengthen defensive areas of his side following their promotion from the Championship in May.

The experienced defender has started the season well with Hull City who have managed to keep the pairing of Dawson and Curtis Davies together despite the duo both impressing clubs in the Premier League.

Hull are claiming they are being watched by 15 scouts a game leading to players like Davies and Dawson being watched closely along with Tom Huddlestone who is apparently wanted by West Ham United according to the same source.

Steve Bruce is prepared for a hectic end to the transfer market with Premier League clubs eyeing his stars. Dawson may be one of many to go although it is thought that Bournemouth will look for a small fee to get the former England international and Hull may not be willing to play ball for a small fee as they look to gain promotion to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Hull currently sit 5th in the Championship table and are 3 points off top spot although have struggled to score goals in the early games with Dawson a pivotal cog in the defensive shape.