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Report: Hull City interested in Florentin Pogba

Florentin Pogba (Reuters)
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Hull City are reportedly interested in signing the brother of Paul Pogba on transfer deadline day.

Florentin Pogba

Hull City are interested in signing Florentin Pogba from Saint-Etienne on transfer deadline day, according to The Times.

It has been reported that Hull are fighting with Premier League rivals Sunderland to secure the services of the 26-year-old defender.

Pogba is the elder brother of Manchester United star Paul Pogba, who joined the Red Devils from Italian giants Juventus in the summer transfer window.

The defender has been on the books of Saint-Etienne since 2012 and has a contract with the French club until June 2018, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.

Florentin Pogba in action

The defender has featured in three Ligue 1 matches so far this season, creating three chances in the process, according to Squawka.com.

Pogba has a pass accuracy of 82%, and has won 13 headers, four dribbles and three tackles, according to Squawka.com.

Florentin Pogba in action with Breel Embolo

During the 2015-16 campaign, the defender created seven chances in 24 league matches for Saint-Etienne, according to Squawka.com.

The 26-year-old had a pass accuracy of 80%, and won 77 headers, five dribbles and 20 tackles, according to Squawka.com.

Picture Supplied by Action Images - Florentin Pogba