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Hull manager Marco Silva dismisses speculation of summer move

Hull boss Marco Silva has dismissed speculation linking him with a number of other Premier League clubs.

Silva's reputation has rocketed since he took over at the KCOM Stadium in January, leading the Tigers on a run that has taken them two points clear of the relegation zone.

Reports suggest Silva could be interesting clubs including West Ham, Southampton and Watford.

But he told a news conference he was focused only on Saturday's crucial clash with already-relegated Sunderland.

"For me nothing has changed," he said. "It is normal that it [speculation] will start now, but we will never lose our focus and we have one goal in mind.

"I see my future today and tomorrow to prepare the team and I am focused on playing well and winning.

"This is what is important -- not what happens in two months. I prepare one day then the next day and the next game, and this is my way.''

On-loan striker Oumar Niasse, one of Silva's first signings in January, praised the coach and said: "He can be a big manager -- he is already a very good manager but I think he can be even bigger."