Hull have signed Nick Powell on loan from Manchester United and completed a deal for Slovakia goalkeeper Dusan Kuciak.
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The Crewe Alexandra graduate returned from a lengthy lay-off in November 2015 and was bizarrely thrown into the first-team on two occasions by Louis van Gaal from the subs’ bench, despite his lack of match fitness.
In total, the 21-year-old, who scored on his debut, has mustered one goal in nine games for United and has spent previous loan spells at Wigan and Leicester.
‘I haven’t played in a long time, I’ve been injured quite a lot, hopefully that’s past me and I’m striving to get more games and play football again. I’m looking forward to being a part of that and to getting some game time.
Moving to the KC Stadium marks the third loan stint away from Old Trafford for Powell, who can count Wigan and Leicester among his previous clubs.
There have been question marks about the youngster’s attitude and commitment to training, and there is a strong possibility he has played his last game for United.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce has identified Manchester United’s Nick Powell as a transfer target and remains hopeful a deal can be concluded before Monday’s deadline, the Mirror reports.
A number of The Tigers’ stars were linked with moves to other clubs during the transfer window however the club retained the services of their key players whilst adding further quality to the squad to enhance their chances of a return to the top flight come May.
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“You can never have enough attacking options, and I believe Nick can help us achieve our ambitions for the season”. It’s time to get some games now.
