Hull City key figure’s transfer stance emerges on player amid Brentford, Tottenham and West Ham links

Hull City boss Shota Arveladze believes it’s vitally important his side retain key man Keane Lewis-Potter despite links to Premier League sides, taking this clear stance as he spoke to Hull Live yesterday evening.

Recording nine goals and four assists in 41 league appearances this term, the England youth international has been one of the first names on the teamsheet and an integral player in ensuring the Tigers will be remaining afloat in the Championship beyond the end of this term.

Only 21 at this stage, the midfielder still has plenty of time to improve, showing his versatility this term both under Arveladze and the Georgian’s predecessor Grant McCann.

Not only has he played his trade in an advanced midfield position, but also in an attacking role out wide, a centre-forward and a wing-back, thriving in several positions and this has only helped to generate more interest in his signature.

Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are all thought to be interested in his services, with fellow top-tier club Southampton being linked with a move for the 21-year-old last year.

His contract expires in 2023 though which may tempt owner Acun Ilicali to cash in on him in the summer – but manager Arveladze has warned against this after seeing him score the winner away at promotion candidates Middlesbrough yesterday.

He said: “Of course, who would sell his best player?

“Nobody would wish for this or want it, he’s a player that can help a coach win games when maybe you don’t expect to and when you really need it.

“That’s why you should keep him, always. I hardly take him off the pitch in previous games. When he’s there he can win games.

“He can carry the ball and people struggle to take the ball off him, he can take time out