Tigers set to make double swoop

29 June 2011 18:02
Hull City boss Nigel Pearson is set to complete the double signing of defender Jack Hobbs and midfielder Paul McKenna.[LNB] Both players underwent medicals at the KC Stadium on Tuesday and they both came through them with flying colours.[LNB]Nottingham Forest are willing to let midfielder McKenna move as the 33-year-old was entering the final year of his contract at the City Ground.[LNB]McKenna is believed to have agreed a two-year deal at Hull and he will add much-needed experience to Pearson's side.[LNB]Hobbs has been a long-term target for Hull after enjoying a successful campaign on loan from Leicester last term.[LNB]The former Liverpool man is expected to sign a three-year deal at Hull after they agreed a fee in the region of £850,000 for his services.

Source: Team_Talk