Derby forward Craig Fagan has joined Championship play-off hopefuls Hull on loan for the rest of the season, with a view to a permanent move.Fagan, 26, joined the Rams from the Tigers in January last year for an initial fee of £750,000 and was a regular starter during their successful promotion campaign.

The former Birmingham man, who is able to play in midfield or as a striker, has started 20 games for Derby this season but scored just once in his time at Pride Park.

Hull boss Phil Brown is understood to have agreed a fee in the region of £700,000 to complete a permanent deal for the player in the summer.

Fagan goes straight into the side for Saturday's Championship derby clash at home to Scunthorpe.

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