Kilbane completes Hull switch

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Republic of Ireland winger Kilbane, 31, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at the KC Stadium after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.

Kilbane, who is likely to go straight into the squad for Saturday's clash with Arsenal, told the club's website, www.hullcityafc.co.uk: "Hull was definitely an attractive move. I wanted to stay in the Premier League because you want to play as many games in the top flight as you can."

He added: "Hopefully we can do well in the remaining months of this season and firmly establish ourselves in the Premier League."

"I want to be playing games and once I'd spoken to Phil Brown, it became clear in my mind that I wanted to come here.

"As a player, it's all about getting yourself right for a Saturday afternoon and I want to be playing games for the rest of the season."

Finnan was reported to be undergoing a medical with the Tigers after Espanyol agreed to let the player return to the Barclays Premier League just five months after he left Anfield for Spain.

The former Ireland international, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, would effectively replace Paul McShane following his recall from a season-long loan by Sunderland.

On the downside for manager Phil Brown, his attempts to sign Sunderland captain Dean Whitehead appeared to have been rebuffed by Black Cats boss Ricky Sbragia while West Ham's Luis Boa Morte reportedly turned down a move north.

Brown is keen to strengthen his squad to arrest a slump in form which has seen Hull's bright start to the season compromised by a run of just one win in 12 Premier League matches.