Hull City are interested in signing Bologna striker Roberto Acquafresca from under the noses of newly promoted Livorno.

The 25-year-old Italian spent the last six months of the 2012-13 season on loan at Spanish side Levante and scored three goals from 12 starts in La Liga.

According to CalcioNews24, the player was expected join Livorno on loan although the player is tempted to move to England after hearing of the Tigers’ interest.

It is also believed that Bologna are more open to Hull’s offer since it is a permanent transfer, as opposed to a temporary loan move to Livorno for the 25-year-old who has been deemed a surplus to requirements at the Renato Dall’Ara.

The Italy Under-21 international who also holds Polish citizenship and has been valued at €2.5 million by the Rossoblu.