Hull FC in talks to sign young Newcastle Knights pivot

Hull FC have entered negotiations to sign Newcastle Knights youngster Tex Hoy for the 2023 season. The 21-year-old is at home in either the full back or half back positions, but can also play at centre.

Hull Live understands the Knights young gun has been on FC's radar for a while now as the club seek a new half-back for next season. Discussions on a deal to bring him to East Yorkshire are under-way, but aren't thought to be finalised just yet.

Making his NRL debut in round 3 of the 2020 season, Hoy has played 21 games in the Australian competition to date, scoring three tries and landing eight goals. He is not currently featuring in the NRL each week, instead playing for Newcastle's reserve grade side, but standing at six feet tall, he is athletic, slender, and also has some pace about him.

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A running half more than a distributor, Hoy would be a fresh addition to the Hull spine, and one that could fit nicely alongside Jake Trueman, who we also expect will join the Black and Whites next year. He would be a direct replacement for Josh Reynolds, who the club parted ways with this week after reaching a mutual agreement.

Many NRL clubs have been looking at Hoy, who has played four NRL games for the Knights this season. He hasn't featured since wearing the number six jersey in round 10 and is out of contract at the News South Wales club at the end of the year.

With his best years ahead of him, Hoy fits the current youth direction at Hull, who are known now to prefer younger players with pace rather than those over 30 and running down their careers. He is also a close family friend of the Johns brothers Matty and Andrew, who both played for