Championship club WINS race to sign Brandon Williams – as former Manchester United star bids to rebuild his career
Earlier this week, Daily Mail Sport revealed that the former Manchester United starlet was being chased by clubs in the Championship and overseas.
Interest had been piqued by Williams' form and attitude during a trial spell at Hull City.
However, it can now be disclosed that the Tigers look to have won the race for the talented left back, with a medical due in East Yorkshire next week.
Williams burst onto the scene at Old Trafford, making his debut at just 19 and winning rave reviews for his tenacity.
He has been without a club for a year since the expiration of his contract at Old Trafford.
Williams burst onto the scene at Manchester United making his debut at just 19
Williams made 21 Premier League appearances for United, and had loan spells at Ipswich Town and Norwich City.
Earlier this year he expressed his desire to restart his career after being handed a suspended jail sentence for a 99mph car crash.
Williams admitted charges of dangerous driving and driving without insurance.
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