American striker Jozy Altidore has struggled to get playing time at Villareal and has been looking for a club where he can get consistent playing time. Rumors started circulating this summer (especially with his performance in the Confederations Cup) that a few Premier League clubs were interested in a loan deal. It is believed the deal will have an option to make the move permanent which would likely make it the highest transfer deal in the history of the club. One major reason Altidore was interested in the move was the guarantee that he would receive significant playing time for the club.

Here’s an excerpt of the story from ESPNSoccerNet – http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=665365&cc=5901

Altidore to go on loan with Hull City

Altidore, having been linked with Hull in recent days, has also indicated he, too, is likely to be signing with his latest comments on Twitter.

“First match is against Chelsea, subject to a work permit *wink* *wink*,” the 19-year-old wrote.

The Tigers begin their Barclays Premier League campaign at Stamford Bridge on August 15.

Altidore, who is currently with Spanish club Villarreal after catching the eye for New York Red Bulls, is highly rated in the US and shone in the recent Confederations Cup.

The details of any move are unknown but, if a permanent deal has been agreed, the £5million club record fee paid for Jimmy Bullard could be broken.