HITC Sport understands Championship duo battle for former QPR defender Onuoha.
Hull City and Bolton Wanderers have made offers for free agent Nedum Onuoha, HITC Sport understands from sources close to both clubs.
Onuoha is available on a free transfer this summer after seeing out his contract at Queens Park Rangers at the end of last season.
The 31-year-old has spent the last six years at QPR after joining the club from Manchester City in January 2012.
The versatile defender made over 220 appearances for QPR during his time at Loftus Road and was captain for the past three seasons.
A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing Onuoha on a free transfer this summer, but Hull and Bolton are leading the chase for his signature.
Hull are desperate to bolster their centre-back options after losing Michael Dawson to Nottingham Forest this summer leaving them with Angus MacDonald and Ondrej Mazuch as their only recognised central defenders.
Bolton are also in the market for defensive reinforcements and Phil Parkinson sees Onuoha as a valuable addition to his squad due to his experience and versatility.
Onuoha, who is understood to be keen to return to the north of England, is now weighing up his options as he considers where is best to continue his career.
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