Our daily blog with the latest news, transfer rumours and gossip about Hull City in the Premier League. Today, will Newcastle bid for Shane Long?
Hull City will face competition from Newcastle United for West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long, according to The Daily Star. Speculation is rife Steve Bruce will return in January for the Irish international after coming within a whisker of signing him on deadline day.
Despite stating he feels wanted at the Hawthorns, Long is yet to sign a new contract and admits he is prepared to move on if necessary.
Bruce has previously said he would be interested in making another attempt to sign Long. Now, the Star claims Alan Pardew is preparing a bid for the 26-year-old, who has scored once this season after struggling with injuries.Nordin Amrabat linked againSky Sports has rekindled talk of a move for Galatasaray winger Nordin Amrabat. The £7m-rated Moroccan international - who came through the Dutch youth system with Ajax and PSV - was linked with a loan switch to the KC in the summer because Turkish teams are only allowed to field a limited number of foreign players.
Amrabat's agent Barry Thomas told Sky Sports he was aware of interest from Premier League clubs but any move would depend on Galatasaray. The 26-year-old has four years left on his contract, but manager Roberto Mancini has played him just three times this season.Tim Cahill, anyone?
Former Everton ace Tim Cahill is up for a short-term loan return to the Premier League now New York Red Bulls' MLS season is over. The 33-year-old is keen to keep up his fitness ahead of the World Cup. As a proven goalscorer from midfield or upfront, he'd no doubt be a popular addition to the Tigers' squad, but the clubs being linked at the moment are Sunderland, Fulham, Everton and QPR. Conor Townsend wants Carlisle loan extension
Hull City's Conor Townsend is hoping to extend his loan deal with Carlisle United. The defender was man of the match in draw at home to Crawley at the weekend. And he told BBC Radio Cumbria he was "loving" his time in League One.
"I am really, really enjoying my time up here playing every week," he said. "I feel myself improving as a player, which for me is the most important thing.
"I have got to go back at the end of this month, which I am disappointed about, but hopefully maybe something can be done in January. The lads are brilliant, the crowd, the ground, I enjoy the full set-up. I would like to do something in January."
