Hull City vice-chairman: Middlesbrough in the mix for Newcastle United goalkeeper

Meanwhile, Boro have highlighted Darlow as a potential replacement for Zack Steffen, whose loan spell from Manchester City concluded at the end of last season. It is reported that Boro have had talks with the goalkeeper and his representatives.

Kesler told Hull Live: "I've been speaking with Newcastle and Karl as well. Karl's intention is to come and stay with us, but it's not a secret that Middlesbrough and other clubs are interested in signing him.

"That's due to his personality, his achievements in the past and because of that, Newcastle have given him a very good contract which is something above the Championship's affordability.

"We're trying to be creative and find ways to bring him on board. Neither Middlesbrough nor any other club without parachute payments can afford his full wages.

"We're all in the mix, we would like to have him and we have spoken to him and he would like to come. Ideally, we would like to generate a creative solution both for Newcastle and us, but we're in discussions at the moment.

"At the moment, I can't tell you he is coming or he's not coming - there are other clubs interested in him.

"If he really wants to come like he did last season, understand what we are and be a part of it, I think he will use his judgement to make a call and be a part of us.

"If he doesn't, we have to find another goalkeeper that can complement Matt Ingram who is also a number one goalkeeper for us."