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Report: Hull Make Altidore Move
Hull City is said to be interested in American striker Jozy Altidore.
Aug 3, 2009 7:54:43 PM
Hull City is prepared to make a £6.5m bid for American striker Jozy Altidore, according to the Daily Mail. Both Everton and Fulham are rumored to be interested in the 19-year-old as well, which would provide stiff competition for Hull.
After making a $10m move to Villarreal last year, Altidore has found his time limited at club level. A loan spell at second division side Xerez proved even more fruitless as Altidore continued to ride the pine.
However, a series of blistering performances for the United States national team have seen Altidore's stock rise. The youngster scored a hat-trick against Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup qualifying before helping lead the U.S. to second place in the Confederations Cup, scoring the opening goal against Spain in the semifinal.
Ahead of the 2010 World Cup, Altidore has made clear his desire to be playing consistently so as to be fully fit when the summer rolls around. Hull would be able to offer him steady minutes, but it remains to be seen if either Villarreal or Altidore would accept a permanent deal.
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After making a $10m move to Villarreal last year, Altidore has found his time limited at club level. A loan spell at second division side Xerez proved even more fruitless as Altidore continued to ride the pine.
However, a series of blistering performances for the United States national team have seen Altidore's stock rise. The youngster scored a hat-trick against Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup qualifying before helping lead the U.S. to second place in the Confederations Cup, scoring the opening goal against Spain in the semifinal.
Ahead of the 2010 World Cup, Altidore has made clear his desire to be playing consistently so as to be fully fit when the summer rolls around. Hull would be able to offer him steady minutes, but it remains to be seen if either Villarreal or Altidore would accept a permanent deal.
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