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Hull City transfer update as bid 'rejected' for Championship top scorer Hull City are preparing for life back in the Premier League and have made a move for a striker Hull City have reportedly seen a bid rejected for striker Zan Vipotnik. The Slovenian was top scorer in the Championship last season, netting 23 league goals for Swansea City. He signed a new deal with the Welsh club in March, but that has not stopped Hull from making their move. The Athletic reports that an offer from the Tigers has been turned down and falls below Swansea's valuation. Hull are looking to strengthen their squad as they prepare for a return to the Premier League after success in the Championship play-offs last season. The forward line is an area that they are looking to bolster. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Hull City news and analysis on our Hull Live FB page The club have shown an interest in Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor. They have seemingly walked away from a deal for Benfica frontman Franjo Ivanovic. It now appears that Vipotnik has emerged as a target, with Hull making their move. It comes after Swansea added to their attacking options last week with the signing of Ross Stewart; however, it's claimed that the arrival will not have an impact on Vipotnik's future. Speaking about the arrival of Stewart, Swans boss Vitor Matos said: "We signed Ross because we believe it was an opportunity for us to catch a player with that right type of profile "It's nothing related to [Vipotnik] leaving or not. It's just what was a [good] opportunity. "He brings leadership in a position where we needed experience of the league. He offers the same spontaneity in terms of the penalty box that Vipi (Vipotnik) has, he offers the same physicality that Adam can offer as well. "So I think it's a good combination with what we have at the moment." While it's not said how much Hull's bid was, WalesOnline reports that Swansea value the striker at a price of around £20million. As the Premier League season edges closer, Hull have completed the signings of goalkeepers Konstantino Tzolakis and Jack Butland as well as deals for midfielders Jens Hjerto-Dahl and Elliot Stroud. The club are also expected to complete the transfers of Leon Bailey, Lucas Herrington and Nobel Mendy.