Finnan coming back

to the Premiership?

Looks like.

Skysports.com understands that Hull City have agreed a deal with Espanyol for full-back Steve Finnan.

Finnan, 32, only joined the Primera outfit in the summer from Liverpool but saw his time in Spain disrupted by a series of niggling injuries.

In total he was only able to make four appearances for the struggling Catalans who find themselves in the relegation places in La Liga.

Tottenham and Newcastle were amongst the teams interested in taking the former Republic of Ireland international back to The Premier League, but Hull have moved quickly to put a deal in place.

Having agreed a fee of €1.5million (£1.35million) with Espanyol, the Tigers are now scheduled to meet Finnan on Thursday with a two-and-a-half year contract on the table.

Provided Finnan agrees personal terms and comes through a medical, the transfer is expected to go through later on Thursday.

Finnan would become Hull's second capture of the transfer window following the signing of Kevin Kilbane from Wigan.

He should never of left us.  He was one of the most consistant performers in a red shirt that I've ever seen.

On the plus side for me, my Fantasy League could do with a consistant defender! 

He should never of left us.  He was one of the most consistant performers in a red shirt that I've ever seen.

Agreed Court............one of the nicest and consistent players in the premiership.

I wish him all the best, I have a lot of time for Steve Finnan.

He was one of the most consistant performers in a red shirt that I've ever seen.

More consistent than this fella?

I like Steve Finnan but I guess he felt his time was up when Arbeloa came.

I like Steve Finnan but I guess he felt his time was up when Arbeloa came.

If I remember correctly Rafa told him to do one.

I was a great admirer of Finnan and was very supprised when he was shipped out, I really think you need 2 quality players for every position on the park.....at least!

But then Rafa was prob thinking Carra can do a perfect job as right back which has been proven over the last few weeks.

I was a great admirer of Finnan and was very supprised when he was shipped out, I really think you need 2 quality players for every position on the park.....at least!

Sounds like a great idea 22 on our side against 11 of the scum or chavs that'll get us 3pts for sure !

Finnan , a  unsung hero in my eyes.

Finnan , a  unsung hero in my eyes.

Agree with that, gareth

Legend.
Hope he gets a warm reception back unlike Owen did.

Nice to have you back in the Premiership Steve. Wish you all the best. A true professional.

Steve Finnan like Didi Hamann was released from L.F.C. maybe 2 seasons too early.I realise Didi went on a free but he would of jumped at another contract with us.

Cheeky topic title, got my attention! 

A great servant to the club, wish him all the best wherever he chooses to finish his career.

Finnan has failed a medical at Hull City.

Deal looks dead.