Hull City

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Hull City midfielder Jimmy Bullard has had an approach from Ipswich Town as he edges closer to having his contract terminated at the KC Stadium.

Hull's new loan signing Jack Hobbs admits he did not have to think twice about teaming back up with manager Nigel Pearson at the KC Stadium.

Barnsley boss Mark Robins has bolstered his squad by bringing in Hull City defender Paul McShane on loan.

Leeds have expressed their disappointment at the FA's decision not to take retrospective action against Hull skipper Ian Ashbee.

Hull have signed Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone on loan until January 3.

Hull manager Nigel Pearson is ready to offer out-of-favour midfielder Jimmy Bullard a lifeline at the KC Stadium.

Hull City manager Nigel Pearson has admitted it would be in the best interests of both player and club if Jimmy Bullard leaves this summer. The former Wigan man has been linked with a move to Celtic but the switch now looks unlikely. Pearson said: "We'll look at it as we get closer to the end of the [transfer] window but I'm not going to make statements that will close the door totally. We have to be sensible on that."

Hull's Jimmy Bullard could join Celtic on a season-long loan deal after the SPL club were given permission to hold talks with the midfielder.

Wolves have announced the signing of Hull City winger Stephen Hunt for an undisclosed fee, with the Irishman penning a three-year contract.

Hull's hopes of getting Jimmy Bullard off the wage bill have suffered a blow after it was claimed the midfielder does not have an agent.