By Eye Of The Tiger
June 7 2009

Manager Phil Brown hasn't ruled out a permanent move for Manchester United striker Manucho. Manucho spent the latter half of last season on loan and scored 2 goals in 17 appearances. Brown wants to add strikers over the summer months to help with the lack of goals scored last season.

"There's mileage in Manucho but how much there is would depend on how much he would cost us," Brown told the Hull Daily Mail.

"He's 6ft 4ins, he's got an eye for goal, he's got pace and he's got an awareness in the penalty box.

"There's certainly potential where he's concerned, but he's a very raw talent."

There has been speculation that Hull could raid Newcastle, Middlesbrough or West Brom, who all dropped out of the Premier League at the end of the season.

Chairman Paul Duffen has refused to confirm the rumours but admits the club will have to 'look at everything'.

Duffen added: "The market is starting to creek and groan a little now and there is starting to be some movement.

"It is an interesting market this summer as the global economic situation will mean clubs will have to be careful with their finances.

"Obviously there are also players who will attract interest at the relegated clubs. The problem with going down that route is that many players have long contracts and high salaries that they are happy to sit on."