Hull City manager Leonid Slutsky confirms interest in Chelsea loan deals

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New Hull City manager Leonid Slutsky has confirmed having talks with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich about loaning Blues youngsters.

The former Russia head coach was appointed as Marco Silva's replacement last week after spending time with his fellow countryman in England.

As reported by Standard Sport, Tomas Kalas - who spent past of last season on loan at Fulham - is on interest to the relegated Tigers with current defender Harry Maguire the subject of an accepted £17million bid from Leicester City.

"In the Championship we have some loan options. It's four players from one team, and it's a possible situation to get some players from Chelsea,” Slutsky told Sky Sports.

"We spoke with him about this situation, but it's not the absolute option. If we need some players, I think it's possible.

"Chelsea have a lot of serious players - 37 on loan altogether, all over Europe. I think we will have some opportunities but I won't speak about each player.

"I am very thankful to Mr Abramovich - he really helped me. He recommended me to Riversdown school [for English lessons] and helped me with tickets for each match, and I watched a lot of training sessions at Chelsea.

"I don't think he will be disappointed with his decision to help me, but he can't help me on the football pitch."

Championship clubs can loan up to four players from the same club, though a maximum of five loanees in total can be included in an 18-man matchday squad.

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