Hull Daily Mail confirm the gazumping. Hull agreement with West Brom was apparently less than £2m. If we've matched that and got him for like £1.5m that's a great signing.
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fresh-hull-city-transfer-twist-9449641?Ddfsfd=
Imagine adding this guy on a free transfer to our midfield. Wins headers and tackles, never once looks rushed in possession, assists a goal. Could slot him next to Sheaf and have one of the best pivots in the league.