Ruben Selles admits he's had difficult conversations with both goalkeeper Anthony Racioppi and striker Chris Bedia, telling them neither are part of his plans at Hull City.

Racioppi has played just once since arriving in the summer from Swiss side Young Boys on a permanent deal, that coming in the Carabao Cup back in August, while Bedia has scored three times in 21 Championship outings since joining on a season long loan from Union Berlin.

The Swiss stopper has now fallen back down the pecking order following the return to fitness of Carl Rushworth, who made his debut in the FA Cup on Sunday and will remain at the MKM Stadium for the rest of the season, challenging Ivor Pandur for the number one role.

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Bedia's chances have become limited in recent weeks with Joao Pedro preferred in the lone striker role, while the arrival of Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United will further limit his opportunities, and Selles is keen not to make the pair unhappy.

Both players were left out of the squad against Leeds United and Sunday's FA Cup defeat to Doncaster Rovers. And Selles has confirmed he's now had the discussions he was planning, with the pair expected to leave the MKM Stadium in the coming days.

"Well, it's an indication about my intentions with the squad and the team, so that's as much I can say," Selles told Hull Live. "We are in talks with them, and we don't want to make people unhappy if they are not going to play here - and players always want to play - so everyone has a decision to make there. Hopefully, in the coming days, it will become good news for them, and then we can move forward.

"It's not the most pleasant conversation for them, and usually when you see your perception is different with the position of the manager or the position of the club, as much as I can say that Chris has been working hard during the week, trying to prove the point and be back in the team. Anthony has been doing his job also; it's never easy."

The imminent departures of Bedia and Racioppi would follow on from those of Marvin Mehlem and Will Jarvis, while Hull Live understands Ryan Giles could follow them with Middlesbrough keen to reignite their interest.