Wednesday 1 June 2016 20:48, UK
Steve Bruce will take the next 10 days to consider his future as manager of Hull City, according to Sky sources.
Bruce admitted after Hull's 1-0 victory over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off final at Wembley on Saturday that he would find it difficult to leave the club, but that is future is uncertain because of a potential takeover of the club.
Vice chairman Ehab Allam confirmed to Sky Sports News HQ that talks are ongoing over that deal, with interest from several countries including America, China and Thailand.
"I think I need to ask the question because it's out there and people keep asking me, so I've got to ask the question," Bruce told Sky Sports News HQ on Saturday.
"A change of ownership always brings a new broom, sweeps clean. So, I'll have to ask the question and see if it's real, if it's going to happen and that's all I know at the moment."
Hull have been up for sale since 2014 after the Football Association rejected owner Assem Allam's application to change the club's name to Hull Tigers.
The 76-year-old multi-millionaire, who acquired Hull in 2010, missed the majority of the season, including the play-off final, because of ill health.
Bruce added: "The chairman is having a tough time with his health at the moment. That's more important than any game of football, so when we are ready, we'll take our time, like we normally do, and try and find a conclusion.
"It's very, very difficult to leave because we are in the Premier League. Everybody wants to be in the Premier League.
"Of course, you want to pit your wits against all these great coaches and managers. Jose's back, Guardiola is round the corner and, of course, little tiny Hull have to take them on."
