U.S. international forward Jozy Altidore has been extremely involved in helping raise money for the people of Haiti following the devastating 7.0 earthquake that struck on January 12th, claiming as many as a quarter-million lives. Altidore, who has many family members living in the country, recently talked about how difficult it has been to get through the ordeal and disclosed that he is slowly trying to turn his attention back to his club, Hull City.

I admire the speedy Mendy
There are lots of reasons to support Hull City. I don't cheer for the Tigers, but I used to have absolutely nothing against Phil Brown's side. Personally, I admire the speedy Bernard Mendy, and have often professed my love for the vision and passing ability of blog buddy Jimmy Bullard.

By Chris Wright

Here's the hottest transfer gossip to dribble off presses this morning...

Gerrard catches up on a little light Reading

Rumour No. 1: One of those 'sources close to/someone in our office reckons' stories has surfaced this morning as, according to The Daily Star, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has one eye on the exit door at Anfield.

One of the most unprofessional players in world football, Amr Zaki, has left Hull.
The on loan Egyptian will be sidelined by injury for the rest of the season. Zaki made no impact on the league this year, though he did have an excellent season last campaign for Wigan.
Will he ever play in The Premier League again?

According to Amr Zaki's personal website, Zamalek striker Amr Zaky will take a medical for Hull City as he is set to join the club on a season-long loan.

Egyptian international striker Amr Zaki has officially signed on a loan deal to Hull City from Egyptian side El Zamelek. The deal, which holds until the end of the season, looks like a shrewd signing for the Tigers. At just a measly 20 league goals, Hull city are the fourth lowest scoring team in the premiership, narrowly edging out Stoke City, Portsmouth and Wolves.

Wayne Rooney hammered in 4 goals to destroy Hull City at Old Trafford today.
Karma for Hull City after bringing in Amr Zaki?
Or just some brilliance from Wayne - who will look to hit top form prior to the World Cup...
With Drogba in Africa with the Ivory Coast, it looks like Rooney can wrap up the Golden Boot over the next few weeks with a few further performances like this one.

If you're looking for a list of Premier League footballers who have Twitter and/or Facebook accounts, you've come to the right place. After hours of research, EPL Talk has amassed a comprehensive list of Twitter and Facebook accounts for footballers of most Premier League clubs.

Last week, Manchester United caused quite a stir when the club announced that its players had been told not to use social networking sites.

So, if the only time you've ever come across this tournament is when certain Premiership managers whine about it, let me welcome to you to one of World Football's best kept secrets. Over the years, the African Cup Of Nations has grown and grown to be one of the most respected tournaments in World Football.

According to the Daily Mail, Stoke City are prepared to offer £1million for Zamalek striker Amr Zaki. Zaki confirmed Stoke's interest saying,

"Stoke are interested in signing me."

It is also reported that Marseille have made an enquiry for Bolton striker Johan Elmander.

Slim pickings for the rumour round-up this morning. Quantity isn't the issue here, but quality most definitely is...

Eye've heard he can't wait to join City

Rumour No.1: Manchester City are on the verge of securing the services of Rubin Kazan's versatile full-back Cristian Ansaldi.

By Chris Wright

Lots of lovely rumouration (definitely a word) this morning, here's the Euro-tinged round up...

Jack and Theo on work experience at the Path Lab

Rumour No. 1: A couple of teams are lining up loan moves for precocious Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere.

The Potters and Latics battle it out for potentially lethal finisher.

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Hull are talking to Egypt striker Amr Zaki over a possible loan move to the KC Stadium, Hull chairman Adam Pearson has told BBC Radio Humberside.

UPDATE: According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City chairman Adam Pearson confirmed that the club is going after Zamalek striker Amr Zaki.

January 15th, 2010 The article has changed saying he will take a medical with an "unnamed English club"

January 15th, 2010 According to Amr Zaki's personal website, Zamalek striker Amr Zaky will take a medical for Hull City as he is set to join the club on a season-long loan.

UPDATE: According to David Middleton at Goal.com, Zamalek striker Amr Zaki passed his medical for Hull City. The loan deal for Zaki is expected to cost around £600,000.

January 16th, 2010 According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City chairman Adam Pearson confirmed that the club is going after Zamalek striker Amr Zaki.

UPDATE: Hull City have confirmed the signing of Amr Zaki on loan, according to its official website.

January 18th, 2010 According to Amr Zaki's official website, Amr Zaki has indeed passed his medical for Hull City and is all set to join the club on loan.

By Chris Wright

Reports that Zaki received 'special treatment' at Wigan were unfounded

Hull City have just announced the news that they have completed the loan signing of Amr Zaki from Zamalek on a six month deal. Manager Phil Brown has bought in the striker to strengthen his attacking options as The Tigers look to push their way out of the relegation places over the remainder of the season.

Phil Brown signs experienced finisher to help avoid relegation battle.

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Hull have signed Egypt striker Amr Zaki on loan until the end of the season from home-country side Zamalek.
While terms have been agreed with the player and his club, Hull are still waiting for a work permit to be confirmed for the 26-year-old.

Butt's Brain on a Monday...

• Altidore urges you to support Haiti, via our buddies at A Football Report [A Football Report]

• USMNT star Clint Dempsey set for a long spell on the sidelines with a knee injury [TSN]

• Will Manchester City become "bigger" than United?

While The Pharaohs secure passage into the quarter-finals in Angola attempting to defend their African crown, one of their brightest sons is making a highly anticipated return to Old Blighty after a somewhat maligned exit. This time around, Amr Zaki will attempt his goal scoring prowess a few hours down the M62 from Wigan towards the North Sea and end up with relegation-fighting Hull City Football Club on a five month loan deal.

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Saturday, 23rd January 2010
Kick Off : 15:00 GMT
Venue : Old Trafford, Manchester

This English Premier League match up will be played on 23rd January in Old Trafford at 3:00 PM.

England
Goalkeepers: James (Portsmouth), Green (West Ham), Hart (Birmingham)
Defenders: Brown (Man Utd), Terry (Chelsea), Upson (West Ham), Lescott (Man City), Shawcross (Stoke), Baines (Everton), Warnock (Aston Villa)
Midfielders: Milner (Aston Villa), Beckham (AC Milan), Walcott (Arsenal), Lampard (Chelsea), Barry (Man City), Gerrard (Liverpool), Carrick (Man Utd), Wright-Phillips (Man City), Downing (Aston Villa)
Forwards: Heskey (Aston Villa), Defoe (Tottenham), Rooney (Man Utd), Crouch (Tottenham), C Cole (West Ham)
This is a mixed bag, with obvious problems in defence and between the sticks.

OK, so it's not Tuesday but we're an hour or so away from kick off so there's actually still time to bring you some interesting facts and figures about tonight's opponents.

I'm not sure if Egyptwere chosen to provide typical North African opposition ahead of our game with Algeria or not, but if the pasting our visitors gave the Algerians in the recent African Cup of Nations semi finals is anything to go by then we probably shouldn't be too worried.

The April issue of World Soccer was released this week. This month has a part 3 of the magazine's World Cup Preview Guide. Here is a preview of what this month's issue features:

• Cover Story: Europe's Most Wanted Players - a look at the upcoming summer transfer window, the players who might be on the move and the clubs where the might end up.