Hull close in Jack Hobbs as Sunderland loan out youngster and Walsall sign free agent

Hull City are closing on the loan signing of defender Jack Hobbs, 22, from rivals Leicester. The move would re-unite Hobbs with his former boss at Leicester, Nigel Pearson. On his way?: Jack Hobbs looks set to leave Leicester Sunderland's Northern Ireland U21 international Robbie Weir has joined Tranmere on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old midfielder joins Sunderland defender Michael Kay at Prenton Park. Elsewhere, Walsall have signed free agent and former Bristol City utility player Tom Williams, 30, until the end of the season. Alves snubs Manchester City as Brazil defender closes in on new Barca dealEnd of an era as World Cup legend Ronaldo calls time on stunning career  Explore more:People: Nigel Pearson, Jack Hobbs

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