Sources: Hull City in advanced talks to agree John Egan deal
The 33-year-old's current contract is set to expire next summer, and work is ongoing to ensure he commits his long-term future to the club, as well as to dispel any interest.
Ahead of their return to the Premier League, the Tigers are keen to get their top players tied down to new deals, and Egan is held in very high regard behind the scenes.
The experienced centre-back played a crucial role in Hull's promotion to the Premier League as he featured 42 times in the Championship last season.
He is also a key presence in the dressing room, with his experience vued as a key asset in the club's recent success, and that will serve them will in the Premier League.
Sources say number of clubs in the second tier have been keeping an eye on his situation, but Hull are now closing in on an agreement to extend his stay in the top flight.
Why do Hull City want to keep John Egan?
Football Insider revealed last summer that clubs including Derby County and Wrexham have been keen to land Egan, but Hull have been reluctant to see him move on.
Interest is believed to have lingered this summer, but Hull's stance has remained the same as they expect he will play a crucial role in their bid for survival this season.
They have now moved quickly to tie him down, to avoid any speculation about his long-term future as the season progresses, regardless of any success they have.
Despite having completed the signings of Nobel Mendy and Lucas Herrington this summer, Egan is still expected to be key to Sergej Jakirovic's plans at the MKM.
The defender's experience at Premier League level, where he previously made 73 appearances for Sheffield United, will be key if they are to shock many by staying up.
Which other players are on Hull City's radar?
It has been a busy summer at the MKM Stadium following their promotion to the Premier League, with 11 players already through the door before the season has begun.
They are not set to stop there, though, with multiple players on their radar including Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, who ranks highly on their list of targets.
Football Insider first revealed at the start of last season that Everton have been willing to cash in on Iroegbunam, and Hull are now well-placed to get a deal over the line.
The deal has been brought into question by an injury the midfielder picked up during pre-sesason, which Jakirovic confessed could derail the move despite terms being agreed.
Reports elsewhere have suggested the deal could still be on, but with the boss pushing to sign a midfielder who is ready to make an immediate impact, they could look elsewhere.