Transfer talk surrounding Charlie Hughes is intensifying, with reports suggesting Sheff Utd are monitoring the Hull defender closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as other clubs prepare for a potentially active transfer window. Sheff Utd have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Coventry are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. So far in this season, Sheff Utd are conceding 1.88 goals a game (15 in 8), more than they'd like compared to the Championship standard. The hope is Charlie Hughes adds a bit of steel and helps make them tougher to break down. Reports suggest Sheff Utd are monitoring Elhadji Djibril Soumare whereas Hull have not been associated with other players at this stage. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.