Brown offers Nade 'safe' deal
By Steve Bramley - Created on 18 Jul 2007
Hull boss Phil Brown insists he will not break the club's wage structure by signing Christian Nade.
Instead Brown has offered the Sheffield United striker an incentive-based contract to join the Tigers, after the clubs agreed a fee of £550,000.
The French striker scored just three Premier League goals in 21 appearances for the Blades last season, but Brown believes he has the potential to be a huge hit in the Championship.
Brown says the three-year deal, which includes bonus payments for appearances and goals, is a safeguard for both himself and the club.
"For a guy who could potentially be a top striker in the Championship, I've had to safeguard myself with regards to his deal," he told the Hull Daily Mail.
"We must safeguard our standards by getting the right players in and we need to test they are mentally right for what we want to achieve.
"We must also ensure the finances are not going to break the wage structure or the bank."
Meanwhile, City are taking a look at French trialist Shana Hagi. The 18-year-old is set to play for the youth team this week.