Hull reveal Gleeson interest

Gleeson: mulling over his future after Wigan release

Hull coach Richard Agar admits his side have an interest in England international Martin Gleeson but have yet to make an offer to the player.

Gleeson, 30, was recently released from the final 18 months of his Wigan contract and has since held informal talks with Agar about his next move.

“At the moment there’s nothing to report,” said Agar. “There’s been a bit of dialogue but there are plenty of factors to be taken into consideration around Martin and what he wants to do next.

“When he decides that, that will probably be the time to sit down and talk to him.

“One thing that is not in dispute is that he is a world-class player, arguably the top centre in the competition last year. His ability is certainly not in question.

“Martin and his representatives know where we are if they want to have a chat.”

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“Martin and his representatives know where we are if they want to have a chat.

“We’d certainly be interested in having a chat but at this moment in time there is nothing happening.”

Australia

Gleeson, who has scored 109 tries from 274 Super League appearances with Huddersfield, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan, is thought to be considering a move to Australia, where he was brought up.

According to reports in Sydney, Gleeson’s agent, Andy Clarke, has engaged NRL manager Steve Gillis to source an Australian deal for his client and, in the meantime, he could be interested in securing a short-term contract in Super League.

Wakefield are also thought to be keen and, unlike Hull, have plenty of scope within their salary cap.

Agar added: “We’d have to have a look at that. It’s fair to say we haven’t stacks of room.”