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Hull City are preparing to make an offer for Real Betis youngster Pablo García. The Tigers could now turn months of interest from elsewhere into an actual transfer battle. Estadio Deportivo reports Hull are expected to submit a formal proposal for the 19-year-old in the coming hours. García’s entourage have already been informed about the newly promoted Premier League club’s intentions. That puts Hull ahead of several sides who have looked at the winger without taking the next step. Hull preparing an offer Pablo García has attracted attention from Ajax, Sporting Braga, Osasuna and Alavés this summer. Wolverhampton have also been following him. We covered claims last week that Wolves had sent scouts to watch the youngster. None of those clubs have made a formal offer yet, according to AS. Hull are now preparing to change that. Estadio Deportivo says Betis value García at around €8m (£6.9m). AS provides a little more caution on that figure. They say Betis haven’t officially put a price on their academy graduate. However, €8m (£6.9m) has been mentioned around a possible transfer. The Spanish club would also like to retain a percentage of García’s rights or secure a cut of a future profit. That could give Hull some room when structuring their proposal. Betis willing to consider sale after impressive summer Pablo García has strengthened his position during pre-season, scoring three goals and adding an assist. His performances have led some Betis supporters to call for Manuel Pellegrini to give him more first-team opportunities. Despite that, a transfer remains very much possible. Betis see García as an academy asset capable of generating a significant profit. Any money raised would also go directly to the Spanish club. Estadio Deportivo explains they need funds to strengthen Pellegrini’s squad elsewhere. Signing another striker is currently a priority, while a midfielder could also arrive. García isn’t expected to cause problems if Betis decide a sale is best. Regular football will be important for him this season, particularly with the European Under-21 Championship coming next year. Hull now look ready to test how willing Betis really are to sell. After plenty of clubs watched García without making a concrete move, the Tigers could be the first to put an offer on the table.