Stephen Hunt nears Hull City move

10 August 2009 22:34
The 28 year-old has been on international duty this week but could complete a move to Hull before the Tigers' Premier League opener against Chelsea on Saturday.[LNB]He is set to hold contract talks with Hull and have a medical, Reading confirmed tonight. The fee involved has not been disclosed.[LNB] Related ArticlesVilla swoop for BeyeHull dismiss link with BentPremier League Transfer TalkSport on televisionHunt, who joined Reading from Brentford in 2005, was the subject of strong interest from Sunderland last year and would add strength and experience to the Hull midfield.[LNB]Hull have also been linked with Celta Vigo's Algerian forward Kamel Ghilas.[LNB]Tigers boss Phil Brown completed one transfer on Monday as Hull succeeded in gaining a work permit for United States striker Jozy Altidore.[LNB]The 19-year-old last week agreed to join on a season-long loan from Spanish side Villarreal, and today that deal was finalised.[LNB]Altidore joined Villarreal a year ago after making his mark in Major League Soccer with New York Red Bulls, and impressed in the recent Confederations Cup.[LNB]His deal includes an option for Hull to make the deal permanent next summer.[LNB] 

Source: Telegraph