Hull set to seal Finnan deal

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The 32-year-old is thought to have discussed personal terms and taken a medical at Hull on Thursday after the club reached agreement with Spanish outfit Espanyol.

Ex-Republic of Ireland international Finnan is understood to be keen to return to the Barclays Premier League after enduring a difficult five months since leaving Anfield.

Hampered by injuries, Finnan has made only four first-team starts at Barcelona's second club and there have also been off-field problems at the Olympic Stadium with the sacking of coach Tintin Marquez before Christmas.

The Spanish press at least reported Finnan to be fit earlier this week after overcoming a leg injury.

Finnan`s arrival could negate the need for Hull to pursue a permanent deal for Sunderland defender and fellow Irishman Paul McShane. McShane has played at right-back for most of Hull`s first season in the top flight but was recalled early from his year-long loan by the Black Cats on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Hull on Friday struck a deal to sign Manchester United striker Manucho on loan for the rest of the season.

The Angolan frontman has made one Barclays Premier League appearance for United, who let him spend part of last season on loan at Panathinaikos.

The Tigers have not yet secured a work permit for the 25-year-old but hope they will be able to achieve that before Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Brown is optimistic Manucho will be a useful addition to his squad. He said: "The lad is a proven goalscorer at certain levels, though not yet at Premier League level. He is 6ft 3in, 6ft 4in, great stature, he has a good eye for goal, and is certainly good aerially."