Hull City boss Steve Bruce has confirmed interest for Stoke City midfielder Wilson Palacios.

Bruce signed Palacios on loan when he was Birmingham boss and then on a permanent deal at Wigan.

He said: "We're not sure if Stoke are willing to let him go but if he did become available we would be interested of course.

"We have to wait to see if Stoke say he is surplus to their requirements, but he's a player I've worked with before and like."