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Marco Silva closing in on first Hull signing: £1m deal agreed for Brazilian midfielder
MARCO SILVA is ready to make Brazilian midfielder Evandro Goebel the first signing of his Hull reign.
Marco Silva is closing on his first January signing
The 30-year-old is set to arrive from Portuguese side Porto for the rest of the season after the clubs struck a £1million loan deal.
Evandro played under Silva at Estoril, and a £500,000 fee is in place for a permanent transfer this summer if Hull beat the drop.
Evandro Goebel looks set to join from Porto in a £1m deal
Head coach Silva said: "We're doing everything we can to get him because he would add something to the team."
Hull are close to landing Everton's out-of-favour Senegal striker Oumar Niasse on loan.