Premier League - Manucho joins Hull on loan

Eurosport - Fri, 16 Jan 13:10:00 2009

Hull have struck a deal to sign Manchester United striker Manucho on loan for the rest of the season.

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The Angolan frontman has made one Barclays Premier League appearance for United, who let him spend part of last season on loan at Panathinaikos.

Hull have not yet secured a work permit for the 25-year-old but hope they will be able to achieve that before Saturday's match against Arsenal.

The Tigers also remain hopeful of completing the signing of former Liverpool right-back Steve Finnan from Espanyol, however that is unlikely to be finalised within 24 hours.

Hull boss Phil Brown said the club were still hoping to do a deal with Finnan, but insisted the club would have to be completely satisfied about the full-back's fitness.

"It is a long way from being complete," said Brown.

"He has been injured and I think he has only played four games for Espanyol, which is a concern of ours, hence the reason he has undergone a medical to the extent he has.

"We are pulling out all the stops. We are making sure we are doing this one properly."

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  1. Good deal, He's a good young player

    From Michael S, on Fri 16 Jan 11:28AM

  2. seems like a good deal for hull but they will get caned­ by arsenal

    From cliff, on Fri 16 Jan 11:25AM

  3. I HEARD THE FINNAN DEAL HAD FELL THREW, SOMETHING TO DO­ WITH A PROBLEM PICKED UP IN THE MEDICAL

    From RK, on Fri 16 Jan 11:15AM

  4. b h - are you joking? Finnan is an excellent signing!­ I'd be happy to see him back in the Liverpool­ setup!

    From Paul, on Fri 16 Jan 10:53AM
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    FINNAN ANOTHER HASBEEN...............ARE WE GOING­ BACKWARDS AGAIN,BUYING OVER THE HILL PLAYERS..ITS LIKE­ GOING BACK TO THE 50S AND 60S.......

    From b h, on Fri 16 Jan 10:47AM

  6. well done
    hes class.. manucho and daniel cousin will be­ wicked upfront

    From victor, on Fri 16 Jan 10:43AM

  7. First..
    pertamax

    From ricat18, on Fri 16 Jan 10:37AM
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