Hull City boss Liam Rosenior has said the decision to invest in Irish club Dundalk is a sign of significant progress off the pitch for the ambitious Championship club.
A deal has not yet been finalised but Hull owner Acun Ilicali visited Oriel Park last month to discuss investing in the club.
And Hull with hope to benefit from their relationship with the club both on and off the pitch, in the same sort of way Premier League clubs operate similar structures for the development of players.