Hull confirm interest in Gleeson

Gleeson scored the opening try for Wigan in last year’s Grand Final

Hull FC have confirmed their interest in signing experienced former Great Britain centre Martin Gleeson.

But coach Richard Agar insists no offer has been made for the 30-year-old ex-Huddersfield, St Helens and Warrington man, released by Wigan last week.

“At the moment there’s nothing to report,” said the Hull boss.

“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,” added Agar.

“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.

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

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

And Gleeson, who has scored 109 tries from 274 Super League appearances, is reported to be considering a move to Australia, where he was brought up.

But a move to the KC Stadium would re-unite Gleeson with his old Saints and Great Britain team-mate Sean Long.

“Glees is big mates with Longy, he’s no longer a Wigan player and I’m sure he’s going to be looking around,” Agar told BBC Radio Humberside.

“And I would imagine that we’re not too far away on the salary cap but, at the moment, that is a hypothetical question.”