Finnan heading to Hull

Hull City boss Phil Brown is chasing Espanyol defender Steve Finnan. It is believed that Hull are to give the Irishman an opportunity to quit the club in the coming weeks.

Brown said: "It is a long way from being complete. He has been injured and I think he has only played four games for Espanyol, which is a concern of ours, hence the reason he has undergone a medical to the extent he has.

"We are pulling out all the stops. We are making sure we are doing this one properly."