Marco Silva has been confirmed as the new manager of Hull City — and has immediately started work on strengthening his squad in the transfer market.
Silva, 39, has signed a short-term deal until the end of the season with the Premier League's basement club.
Tigers Vice-Chairman Ehab Allam said: 'Marco is a young coach who has impressed us with his philosophy and football style.
'He has a great track record and we feel this is a bold and exciting appointment in our aim to retain the Club's Premier League status.