David Meyler deal done, and Robbie Brady's next: Hull City agree Sunderland fee and will open talks with Manchester United
HULL City boss Steve Bruce will look to conclude a £1.5m move for on-loan midfielder David Meyler today before opening talks with Manchester United over an extended deal for Robbie Brady.
The January transfer window has seen Bruce keen to act quickly and the first piece of his jigsaw should fall into place with a permanent swoop for Meyler.
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David Meyler, in action at Blackpool on New Year's Day, is set to conclude a permanent move from Sunderland to Hull City
With Sunderland accepting City's bid – one Bruce described as a "good sum of money" after a 0-0 draw at Blackpool yesterday – talks over a reported three-and-a-half-year contract were not expected to encounter problems today.
The move for Meyler begins the Tigers' January business with a bang and Bruce will look to continue trading by retaining another of his loan stars in Brady.
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The rookie's existing deal was due to expire after yesterday's stalemate at Bloomfield Road, but City will be hopeful of talking Manchester United into either a loan until the end of the season or a permanent transfer this week.
First will come the final hurdle for a move for Meyler but Bruce appeared hopeful of landing his man.
"We've agreed a deal with Sunderland and now we'll just try and get the personal terms sorted with the player over the next 24 to 48 hours," he said.
"He's done very well for us and I've said all along that it was imperative that we get our loan players tied up. We're doing our utmost to do that.
"It's a good sum of money and fair play to the owners again.
"He's given us something different since he's come into the team. He gives us energy and drive that complements the good footballers we've got.
"He can only get better as well. His career has been hampered by a knee injury and he'll get better the more he plays."
Meyler, himself, also offered no reason to see the deal fall short.
"I'll leave it to my representatives and my father to sort out but I've been thrilled to work with the gaffer over the last two months," said the 23-year-old.
"It's a great place to be and I've loved being here. Hopefully, we can sort something out."
Meyler could yet be joined by Republic of Ireland team-mate Brady in making a permanent switch to the KC Stadium.
Bruce added: "We're not sure if there's a possibility of a loan until the end of the season or to make it permanent.
"That's something that Manchester United will discuss over the next couple of days."
The Tigers began 2013 yesterday with a forgettable draw at Blackpool. While both sides were frustrated by a dreadful playing surface, an eighth game unbeaten kept Bruce's men in second place in the Championship.
"It's a point and who knows where it could take us at the end of the season," he added.
"My back three and goalkeeper were all very good in what was really a shambles of a game because of the pitch. The pitch affected both teams and made it a nonentity of a game."
Robert Koren and Sone Aluko, both withdrawn at half-time yesterday, are likely to miss Saturday's FA Cup tie with Leyton Orient due to their minor injuries.
Comments
by HCAFCscarb
Friday, January 04 2013, 2:22AM
“hull_cityafc
ignore peoples red / green arrows they dont count for anything when its so easy for people to red arrow someone over and over and over again..
soe of the best posts often end up with the most red arrows because of people messing about.”
by HCAFCscarb
Friday, January 04 2013, 2:20AM
“A team chasing a top 2 finish can NEVER have too many strikers as west ham and southampton proved last season..
we do need to bring one , maybe even 2 in just as west ham and southampton did last season.
we also need a decent goalie...back up or first choice will be down to what Steve Bruce thinks.
we all have our opinions....But its Steve Bruce who knows best...
so lets just wait and see who we get.....”
by minority
Friday, January 04 2013, 2:14AM
“need a keeper now amos has been recalled even as a second to Edin”
by hull_cityafc
Friday, January 04 2013, 12:54AM
“Cluhead sorry but i will not retract any comment as you may "attend" games but your comment suggests you dont actually watch the game, unfair to simpson & proswich? strikers that cant strike a match lately!
your rating of -13 at time of typing this suggests others disagree with you also”
by Cluhead
Friday, January 04 2013, 12:21AM
“Hull_City Afc..... Just for the record young man, I'm a season ticket holder and do actually attend most away games! So please don't come out with the usual rubbish about being a real supporter! I am a reral supporter, with a genuine opinion! So please, take back your immature comment.”
by arrowbar
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 5:12PM
“Just seen that Blackburn have signed Josh King on a permanent deal - I feel that's a missed opportunity great pace and fantastic potential - he could have played through the middle and been a great partner to Koren and Aluko probably would get on the end of those fantastic crosses from both flanks-would have been a good investment I think.”
by JH1311
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 2:38PM
“Im unsure why we need to go in for a goalkeeper at the moment. the way Edin is playing conceding only 1 and keeping 3 clean sheets is it? If he continues like this there's no reason to dip in for Stockdale or anyone else, and correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the loan market expire a while after this month? if that's true then there's no rush at all to snap someone up if he gets injured.
utt!”
by hull_cityafc
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 2:09PM
“done deal?????? he hasnt agreed personal terms yet!!!!!!!!!!
Cluhead, Its clear you havent been to see us play, Proswitch and Simpson have 3 goals in 15 games between them !!!!!!!!
Koren is a midfielder not a striker and aluko is a winger!”
by Cluhead
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 1:25PM
“What's all this palarva about us wanting another striker??? Look! we're second in the league at the half way stage!!! If we do the same for the second half, it's automatic promotion!!! How many of us can actually say hand on heart we would not of been ecstatic if we'd of been told at the start of the season, that we would be 2 points clear in second, come the new year? I think bringing in another striker could upset the apple cart for all strikers at the club. who do you drop for a new face. It would be unfair on Aluko, Simpson, Proswichz, McClean and even Koren!I think we should let it be, after all, it is these players that have got us where we are now! any new additions, i feel could jeapodise the continuity! UTT!”
by SnothillBaz
Wednesday, January 02 2013, 12:50PM
“Dude.... SFA = Sir Fergus Alexon! ;-)”