King to join Hull permanently?

Hull City chairman Phil Duffen has admitted that the club would like to sign Marlon King on a permanent basis from Premiership rivals Wigan Athletic at the end of the season.

"Marlon again is on a season-long loan," he told Sky Sports. "We're loving him and he's loving us. I see no reason why we wouldn't want to continue with Marlon."

King is valued by Wigan at around £4 million, and after some impressive form Hull would be mad not to sign the player permanently.