Hull City have announced that they have signed James Berry from Wigan Athletic after agreeing to pay the Latics compensation to land his signature. 

The deal that has been agreed between both parties is only until the end of this year's campaign, but Hull do have an option to extend that by a further year if he makes a good impression in his time with the club.

Berry had previously been in Liverpool's Academy as a youngster, but moved to Wigan in 2016, before making the step to the KCOM Stadium on Monday.

Hull's Academy manager Jon Beale outlined what Berry will bring to his side, and is looking forward to working with the promising youngster this season.

"James is a very attack-minded player. He brings pace through the middle as a nine, but can also play a bit deeper as a 10.

"He’s got lots of pace and likes to get in behind people. He’s direct and has an eye for goal. We are pleased to have him in the building and we believe he can add something to the group.

"I’m excited about the prospect of working with him and furthering his development. We feel there is progress to be made and we are the right club for him to do that."

Berry has been signed primarily for the Hull Under-23's side, although he'll be hoping to put in some impressive performances that could potentially catch the eye of first team boss Grant McCann.

Hull's first team have struggled for consistency so far this season, with the Tigers currently sat 12th in the Championship table after 16 games.

McCann's side are next in action after the international break when they take on Middlesbrough, who are struggling to stay afloat in the second tier under the management of Jonathan Woodgate.

The Verdict: 

This could be a shrewd bit of business by the Tigers.

Berry is clearly a player they've been keeping a close eye on, as they've agreed compensation with Wigan Athletic to sign him up until the end of the season.

He'll be keen to prove himself in the Under 23's team this season and if he can do that, then I see no reason as to why the Tigers wouldn't take up the clause of extending his contract by a further year.