HULL CITY: Man Utd's pace King Josh perfect for Tigers
MANCHESTER United youngster Josh King has all the qualities to match Hull City's attacking blueprint, according to boss Nick Barmby.
King, 19, has been identified as one of the Tigers' top targets for the January transfer window and he could join a growing list of United graduates at the KC Stadium in the coming days.
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Nick Barmby is hoping to bring in Norwegian striker Josh King on loan.
City are keen to loan the Norwegian youngster until the end of the season and although Barmby was staying tight-lipped over the player's future, he admitted a firm interest in King.
"We have got a chance and if we can do it, then great," said Barmby.
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"We've got a chance for other players as well so have cover, but I've seen Josh King play quite a few times.
"I really like him. He's a very good player who's quick, got a good stature and can play in a number of positions.
"He's an exciting player but we'll have to wait and see if we can get something done."
King, who can play across the front line, has been with United for the last four years after being spotted in his native Norway aged 15.
He's made just one appearance for United so far – as a substitute in a League Cup win over Wolves in 2009 – but did gain experience of the Championship when farmed out to Preston last season.
He endured a frustrating spell, with limited action, at Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany earlier this season, and the Premier League giants are expected to grant a loan move back to the Championship to aid the teenager's development.
"He's a name that we've looked at and he's on our list," said Barmby.
"We've had our targets and planned ahead and we want players to play for us who can fit in with our style.
"They need to be good on the ball, adaptable and he certainly fits that, without a doubt."
Barmby has already enjoyed a fruitful week in the loan market after extending a deal for Robbie Brady and snaring former goalkeeper Vito Mannone from Arsenal.
Mannone rejoined the Tigers on loan until the end of the season and is expected to make a second debut when Ipswich visit the KC Stadium in the FA Cup tomorrow.
The 23-year-old Italian plugs a worrying void in Barmby's squad following injuries to Peter Gulacsi and Adriano Basso – and the City boss is delighted to see Mannone back.
"Vito was our first choice," said Barmby. "I've seen a few names, but Vito was always the first choice.
"He did very well for us last season and he was desperate to come back, which is a great sign. He loved it here.
"He knows it's a great opportunity for him between now and the end of the season.
"If he does well and cements his place, then maybe it will be with a view to buying him.
"It's a great platform and because he was so enthusiastic, it was a no-brainer."
With Gulacsi expected to be out for six to eight weeks and Basso struggling with a long-term knee injury, City remain in the market for a second keeper.
Comments
by seasidehcfc
Sunday, January 08 2012, 11:19PM
“So Merlin and Alan are electricians......il remember that next time i have to put a plug on i can never remember what wire go"s where....i am soooo useless at electrics.....
NP is just playing mind games....its something fergie does all the time...
Ignore him.....i am sure Hull City are ignoring his dumb offers...
Trouble is i heard on a leicester forum that LcFc may offer him £28,000 a week plus add ons...
What ever happens dont worry come the end of the transfer window we WILL have a better squad then before Jan 1st
in Adam Pearson , the Allams and Nick Barmby i trust.....”
by merlin_
Sunday, January 08 2012, 11:19PM
“My opinion and that of many others is that Nigel Pearson was a good manager in the sense that he, with the help of others, assembled a team which appeared capable of challenging for a top six spot. He had started to be more expansive but in any case had promised to become more attacking when he had the personnel to deliver the strategy. He lost Stewart to injury and Fryatt and others didn't deliver in the box.
No manager was likely to get instant success at leicester but do't underestimate him in the medium term because he will have more options with money in the market. I had doubts as to whether he'd had the nous in th ePremiership - same as I had with Phil Brown. However, of the two I'd rather trust Nigel with the big money decisions.
He showed grave disrespect for the majority of fans that supported him, didn't engage with the and openly made it clear he had no interest in the views of fans even though he acknowledged they had the right to say what they thought. Fair do's managers can get some real stick from fickle fans BUt the last interview with Burnsy did it for me. Good riddance on the personality front. But he did bring us an exciting squad and I think the club would have been very happy for him to have continued.
As for his current mind games and antics, its of little interest to me. What will be will be. I am watching with interest to see what happens with the strikers. Ive had my say and hope they will do the necessary and ensure we do something more positive to get goals than roll a dice on striker in what is a crucial time frame between now and the end of the season. Fail now and I suspect we'll be put back two seasons as our stars get poached in the summer.
My reason for being less laid back than Nicky is because the next league game is Saturday. We have to arrest the three game league barren spell because another defeat will really be a serious event. Goals are the problem. I really hope we have a significant answer in place by Saturday.”
by Jack_Russell2
Sunday, January 08 2012, 8:28PM
“If Nigel Pearson had made a statement to the HDM,thanking the board and fans for their support during his time at Hull City, I would have thought more of him.
However,the whole manner of his departure showed him to be an ungrateful,ignorant man with no scruples. I'm surprised Leicester wanted him back and it was more of an act of desperation to fill the vacant post quickly. He is already finding that his new squad have not got the PL mentality or abilities and are struggling to make the top six. It will take big money signings to save them,it certainly won't be down to Nigel's expertise”
by veneztigres
Sunday, January 08 2012, 7:58PM
“by Jack_Russell2
Sunday, January 8 2012, 11:07PM
."Veneztigres - Their last bid was £1M -they have upped it by half a million..."
to clarify AP said 1 million would buy 1 toe so using that logic an extra 1/2 million would buy 1 and 1/2 toes Cameron isn't going anywhere especially to the turncoats team !
Give it a couple of months and dour Nigel will be looking for employment !
"UP THE TIGERS"”
by Tigertrue
Sunday, January 08 2012, 6:31PM
“Nigel Pearson is not a decent person. He used us to further his own ends and basically did the dirty. He will come undone and will fall from grace.. Enough said. Nick reject the offer, which you no doubt will and lets forget this rat and move on!!! I hope we get a decent allocation for Leicester and fill the away end!!!”
by 2biscuits
Sunday, January 08 2012, 5:53PM
“I doubt whether Nick Barmby would be prepared to become Hull City manager if key players were to be sold from under him.That would undermine his position.
In any event i cant see Cam Stewart leaving the club to join Leicester even if it meant a big increase in salary.
There is more potential at the moment at Hull and i am certain he will want to be part of this growing young team.
Another home FA cup match Crawley.Should be interesting that one.”
by merlin_
Sunday, January 08 2012, 5:52PM
“If Nigel Pearson wants something Sharp in the box, I am happy to oblidge with a pitchfork where he keeps his holiday money.”
by tigrob
Sunday, January 08 2012, 5:47PM
“City at home to Crawley Town”
by Jack_Russell2
Sunday, January 08 2012, 5:22PM
“Leicester and Doncaster have agreed a Transfer figure for Sharp.
Its up to Sharp whether he wants to move there or not...”
by willow_tiger
Sunday, January 08 2012, 4:31PM
“I would like to see us reject Leicester's bid for CS outright again, how about a few cutting comments from AP again, that would be good!
How about making a bid for Billy Sharpe, that would really p!ss pearson off.
I can't believe how much I despise that man now.”