Hull City have had a bid rejected by Stockport County for highly-rated defender Festus Arthur, Football Insider understands.
The 18-year-old centre-back has emerged as a transfer target for a number of clubs, including Premier League high-flyers Leicester City, after catching the eye for the National League side this season.
A source at Hull has told Football Insider that the Tigers hoped to steal a march in the race for the teenager’s signature by firming up their interest with a bid.
However, the non-league outfit have rebuffed the Championship club’s initial offer, even though the central defender is out of contract this summer and could leave for nothing at the end of the season.