HULL City have taken a jab at transfer rivals Saints and Leeds United as they announced the signing of Fabio Carvalho.

The Tigers confirmed the loan signing of Liverpool's Portuguese forward until the end of the season despite reported interest from the relegated sides. 

Announcing the signing on Hull's official X, formerly known as Twitter, account, the club have aimed at their Championship rivals. 

Using an edited scene from the British TV game show Blind Date, they have taken full advantage of a Leeds coincidence.

Watch the announcement below:

In the replies, Hull fan Nick said: "This is unreal."

A Leeds United supporter, with the account name 'Farking Wonderful', responded: "Okay Hull, we will give you this one."

Saints supporter Francesco added: "Even as a Saints fan, this is hilarious!"

The 21-year-old has made 21 appearances for Liverpool and had a temporary switch at RB Leipzig this campaign where he lifted the DFL-Supercup.

Carvalho, who has been capped four times at under-21 level, lacked game-time in Germany and joins Hull after being recalled by the Premier League leaders.

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Saints remain in the market for attacking reinforcements, with a loan deal for David Brooks one option the club are considering.

Saints beat Hull 2-1 at MKM Stadium back in October and welcome them to St Mary's on Tuesday, 20 February. 

Liam Rosenier's side are seventh in the Championship, 13 points behind Saints, managed by Russell Martin, in third.