Hull launch chase for Mariners' star goalkeeper CENTRAL COAST Mariners goalkeeper Mat Ryan could be on his way to Britain after Hull City submitted a bid to sign the youngster. The English Championship team has made the first approach for the highly-rated goalkeeper and the Mariners confirmed there are several other European clubs chasing his signature too. "It is disappointing that these private commercial discussions are in the public arena, but I can confirm Hull City are one of a number of clubs to have expressed an interest in signing Mathew Ryan in January," chairman Peter Turnbull said. Ryan, 20, returned from Socceroos duty on Friday night after being an unused substitute in the friendly win over South Korea, and has come home to the first of, what is likely to be, a host of offers. The bid from Hull includes an attractive transfer fee and a reported three-year contract for the goalkeeper, which would begin in January 2013. Ryan is in the last year of his contract with the Mariners and could leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season. The January transfer window will be the last chance for Central Coast to cash in on their prized goalkeeper, unless the club can convince him to stay at Gosford. "Hull have tabled an offer for Mat as a result of his good form in the Hyundai A-League, selection for the Qantas Socceroos as well as his undoubted potential,'' Turnbull said. After winning goalkeeper of