Hull City boss Nigel Pearson is keen to extend the stay of Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone.

Mannone is on-loan at the KC to the end of the season.

And the People says Pearson wants to turn the move into a permanent transfer.

For his part, Mannone has spoken openly about staying with Hull beyond this season.

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