Leeds United are continuing talks aimed at snapping up Stuttgart schemer Alexandru Maxim, but potentially face competition from Hull City for the 26-year-old.
Whites boss Garry Monk tracked the Romanian during his time in charge of Swansea City and is now working to take him to Elland Road.
Indeed, according to the Stuttgarter Nachrichten, Leeds opened talks to sign Maxim before Christmas and discussions are still continuing as the Championship side work hard to land the attacking midfielder.
Maxim though is also attracting interest from Hull City, with the Tigers keen to make additions themselves this month as they look to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
While Hull have made enquiries though, given Leeds are in talks with Stuttgart they remain in pole position to scoop up Maxim.
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The Romania international came through the youth ranks at Spanish club Espanyol, but rose to prominence in his homeland after returning to Romania with Pandurii Targu Jiu.
Stuttgart snapped Maxim up in 2013, but he was unable to help the club avoid relegation from the Bundesliga last term.
Maxim has been capped 27 times by Romania.
