A quartet of Championship clubs are interested in Chester FC defender Ben Heneghan, according to The Sun.
Hull City are supposed front-runners for the signature of the 22-year-old defender, whose current contract expires at the end of the season.
But the Tigers, whose first-team coach is ex-Chester forward Keith Bertschin, are believed to be facing stiff competition for the England C international from three Championship rivals.
Brighton & Hove Albion, Blackburn Rovers and Burnley have also been linked with the centre-back.
Chester manager Steve Burr wants to keep Heneghan and plans to discuss a new deal with him, although whether the club can compete with the financial packages on offer elsewhere remains to be seen.
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This week Heneghan hinted he would be open to extending his contract with the Blues, suggesting that having regular first-team football would be factor in deciding his future.
The Chronicle understands Scottish clubs Hibernian and Motherwell, and League One side Fleetwood Town have scouted Heneghan this season.
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"I'm enjoying it at Chester and I'm playing every week which is what I think players need," said Heneghan this week when asked about his future.
"With so many games left I've just got to keep playing as well as I can and then see what happens."
Should Heneghan leave, the Blues would be entitled to compensation as he is under the age of 23, although amount would be determined through a tribunal if the club signing him are unable to come to an agreement with Chester.
Salford-born Heneghan began his career with Everton before switching to Premier League rivals Stoke City.
Following his release from the Britannia Stadium at the end of the 2013-14 season, he signed for Chester in August 2014 after impressing on trial.
Heneghan initially operated as a right-back before moving into his preferred central defensive position, where he has excelled for the Blues.
