Red Devil King heads to Hull in wake of Campbell

King, 20, has spent the first half of the season on loan with German side Borussia Moenchengladbach but made only two substitute appearances.

His arrival evokes memories of striker Frazier Campbell’s successful loan switch from Old Trafford in 2007 which helped bring about the Tigers’ promotion to the Premier League.

Manager Nick Barmby said: “We’re delighted to get Josh in. He can play on the left of a three, the number nine, or on the right of three. That gives us great options.

“He’s very skilful, quick, and really good with the ball. He’s an exciting player who will fit into the way we play.

“It is a very similar situation to when we brought Fraizer here,” Barmby added. “He came in as an unknown quantity but players can make a name for themselves here and use the loan as a platform.”

King, who made his only appearance for Manchester United three years ago in the Carling Cup, is the third loan signing of the transfer window for Hull after goalkeepers Vito Mannone and Trevor Carson joined the Tigers.

Midfielder Kevin Kilbane, meanwhile, will be sidelined for over a month after a back operation.

Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson is sweating over the fitness of Ricky Ravenhill, Rob Kozluk, and Luke Oliver.

All three suffered knocks against Morecambe at the weekend and will undergo treatment in the countdown to Saturday’s home game with Burton Albion.

“We’ll have to see how Ricky Ravenhill (ankle) is later in the week but we hope he can get back into full training by Thursday,” said Parkinson.

“Rob Kozluk (calf) is 50-50 for the weekend. It just looks like he’s had a bit of a spasm in the muscle. Luke Oliver will have a scan on his hamstring (tomorrow). At the moment though, his injury doesn’t seem too serious.”

Leeds United’s home game against Southampton on Saturday, March 3 has been moved to a 5.20pm kick-off after being chosen for live coverage by Sky Television.

Former Sheffield United coach Keith Curle has been short-listed for the current managerial vacancy at Bristol Rovers.

Curle, who was assisting Neil Warnock prior to his departure from QPR last week, faces competition from Richard Money, Geraint Williams and Mark McGhee.

Former Doncaster manager Sean O’Driscoll was approached by the League Two club but failed to agree personal terms.

Conference North side Guiseley have been drawn away to Blue Square Premier side Cambridge United in the last 16 of the FA Trophy. York City host Ebbsfleet United.