Hull City: August 2009 Archives

Sunderland have signed Michael Turner from Hull City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee - believed to be in excess of £10m.

Phil Brown has suffered more transfer frustration after Benjani's £2million switch to Hull from Man City collapsed over personal terms.

Phil Brown has confirmed that he is in talks with a Premier League defender in case Michael Turner quits Hull in a multi-million deal.

Hull City are set to end striker Benjani Mwaruwari's frustrating stint at Manchester City with a beat-the-deadline swoop for him.

Phil Brown has conceded Hull may have to listen to a "silly" offer for defender and Sunderland target Michael Turner.

Wolves came from behind to draw with Hull and claim their first home point of the season after an entertaining clash at Molineux.

Hull boss Phil Brown is expected to recall all his big guns for the clash at Wolves but Dean Marney is expected to remain out.

Hull are bracing themselves for a player plus cash offer of £6m plus Nyron Nosworthy and Daryl Murphy for centre half Michael Turner.

Hull City boss Phil Brown could make a move for Reading defender Leroy Rosenior if he loses Michael Turner this summer.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to step up his bid to sign £6million-rated defender Michael Turner from Hull City.

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson has denied that he has received a bid from Hull for striker Matty Fryatt and nor does he want one.

Hull boss Phil Brown believes Paul McShane will fit straight back in when he completes his move to the club on Wednesday.

Hull look to be close to agreeing a deal to sign Sunderland defender Paul McShane following talks on Monday.

Hull are to make a raft of changes to their starting line up when they face Southend tonight with Jozy Altidore set to make his debut.

Hull City are set to make a £4million swoop for Leicester striker Matty Fryatt before the transfer deadline, according to reports.

Phil Brown says contract talks are at an 'advanced stage' with Geovanni, but Hull could be set to offload striker Daniel Cousin.

An inspirational Kamel Ghilas strike in the second half sunk Bolton in a tight encounter at the KC Stadium.

American striker Jozy Altidore looks set to make his debut against Bolton after finally receiving International clearance.

Lokomotiv Moscow's Haminu Draman and Mauro Boselli of Estudiantes are the latest names to be linked with Hull City

Phil Brown admitted there was a huge 'gulf' evident after his Hull City side were thrashed 5-1 against Tottenham at the KC Stadium.

Phil Brown has already moved on to his next transfer target after Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo snubbed a move to Hull City.

Jermain Defoe scored a stunning hat-trick as Spurs outclassed Hull at the KC Stadium to make a perfect start to their season.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says there has been no contact from Hull regards a move for Luke Young to the KC Stadium.

Hull boss Phil Brown will be without midfielder Dean Marney for the opening home clash with Spurs tonight as he has a knee injury.

Hull City have been hit with an injury bombshell after it was revealed that Ian Ashbee is unlikely to feature this season.

Hull hope striker Alvaro Negredo will be at the KC stadium on Wednesday night to hold discussions about his proposed £12m move.

Hull boss Phil Brown claims the Tigers are in the market for Real Madrid's Alvaro Negredo whether or not they sell Michael Brown.

Hull are in a fight with Real Zaragoza for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo who will cost around £11m.

Didier Drogba's late goal gave Chelsea a winning start against a Hull side unlucky not to claim a draw at Stamford Bridge.

Hull boss Phil Brown has pulled out of the race to sign Cardiff City striker Ross McCormack.

Hull could hand debuts to Stephen Hunt, Kamel Ghilas, Seyi Olofinjana and Jozy Altidore at Chelsea on Saturday.

Hull are one of three Premier League clubs in the running to sign Dutch midfielder Boudewijn Zenden, according to the player.

Hull are set to unveil new signings Stephen Hunt and Kamel Ghilas today and are closing in on a £12m swoop for striker Alvaro Negredo.

Hull boss Phil Brown has a chance of landing Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo according to the player's agent.

Spanish reports claim Hull have completed their latest signing with Algerian striker Kamel Ghilas signing a three year deal.

Hull City have agreed personal terms with Celta Vigo's Algerian international striker Kemal Ghilas, according to a report.

Jozy Altidore is relishing the chance to play for Hull in the Premier League after securing a work permit to complete his loan move.

Hull City will look to wrap up the signing of Reading's Stephen Hunt after agreeing a fee for the Republic of Ireland midfielder.

Phil Brown has confirmed that he is set to add striker Henri Camara to his Hull City squad on a free transfer.

Phil Brown has admitted his fears that Liverpool will snap up Hull's influential defender Michael Turner during the transfer window.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is reportedly £6m short in his bid for Hull defender Michael Turner.

Hull manager Phil Brown has said he will not allow Michael Turner to leave Hull for reported suitors Liverpool "on the cheap".

Aston Villa have stolen a march on Hull in the race to sign defender Habib Beye and are discussing terms with the Newcastle man.

Cardiff City have rejected a £3million offer from Hull for Ross McCormack but the Tigers are set to return with a higher bid.

Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has revealed the Tigers have agreed a fee for Newcastle defender Habib Beye.

Hull have signed Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjana on a three-year contract in a deal worth £3million.

Hull City, Blackburn and Panathinaikos are all in the chase to land unsettled Tottenham full-back Pascal Chimbonda.

Hull are set to announce the signings of Jozy Altidore and Seyi Olofinjana today - and have taken Henri Camara on trial.

Chairman Paul Duffen has played down the significance of Fulham striker Bobby Zamora snubbing the chance to join Hull this summer.

Hull could make up to five new signings this week with Stoke's Seyi Olofinjana and former Wigan striker Henri Camara amongst them.

Hull City are set to make a £6.5million bid for Villarreal's American striker Jozy Altidore, according to a report.

Cardiff striker Ross McCormack has said he would like to join Hull City, but feels his club's £5million price tag is too high.

Phil Brown has admitted that further interest has been shown in Hull defender Michael Turner, but no concrete bids have been made.

Harry Redknapp has denied speculation linking Tottenham right-back Alan Hutton with a transfer to Hull City this summer.

Hull boss Phil Brown has confirmed he will not match Newcastle's reported £4m valuation of right-back Habib Beye.

Hull boss Phil Brown could return with a second bid for Newcastle right-back Habib Beye after seeing a reported £2m offer turned down.