Lens and Hull City compete to sign Metinho

RC Lens and Hull City and in competition to sign FC Basel's Metinho (23), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri. 

The two clubs' interest in the midfielder is becoming concrete, Tavolieri understands, as they look to anticipate the market and get ahead of competitors who could join the race. The midfielder, formerly of Fluminense, has seen his value increase in recent months.