Reports today confirm that the transfer of Ilyas Ansah to Hull has reached a breakthrough stage after Union Berlin gave the green light to the move and reached an agreement with the interested team. While personal terms and contract length are yet to be agreed - it is looking increasingly likely that the Hull are about to get one of their top transfer targets signed and sealed. Hull continue discussions over the move, with no rival interest reported so far to complicate matters. Alongside this, Union Berlin are said to be exploring Michel Aebischer with Hull likewise connected to Sorba Thomas, Mohamed Ali Cho and Jonathan David. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.