Report: Ashley Fletcher and Marvin Johnson on Hull’s radar as Tigers prepare double swoop

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Middlesbrough pair Ashley Fletcher and Marvin Johnson could be set to depart the Riverside with Hull City reportedly keen

Hull City are planning a double swoop on fellow Championship side Middlesbrough for the services of Ashley Fletcher and Marvin Johnson, reports The Yorkshire Post.

The Tigers have identified the duo as they look to get their Championship campaign up and running after recording one point from three games so far.

Fletcher has struggled since his move to the Riverside in 2017 and although he scored twice against Notts County on Tuesday, a move away from Teeside could be just the tonic to kick-start his career.

The former Manchester United and West Ham forward is still only 22 and under the right guidance, he could go on and maximise his full potential at the KCOM Stadium.

Johnson also joined Boro in 2017 and went on to make 17 appearances in the Championship last season after signing from Oxford United. The duo would likely sign season-long loan deals if manager Tony Pulis gives the green light.

Hull are likely to lose winger Kamil Grosicki and Johnson would make for a like-for-like replacement with Fletcher providing another alternative up top.