Hull have completed the signing of Macclesfield Town striker Jon Parkin for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old forward has signed an 18-month contract with the option of a further year at the KC Stadium.
Macclesfield had turned down bids from Chester and Lincoln for Parkin, who scored 30 goals in 63 league starts.
Parkin said: "Hull City are a massive club with great support and joining Peter Taylor is an excellent chance to progress my career."
Macclesfield were keen to keep hold of the 6 ft 4 in forward, who scored 26 goals last season.
But they are being forced to pay fines and compensation totalling more than £250,000 by the end of January following an inquiry into the funding of the Estate Road Stand under a previous administration.
Macclesfield boss Brian Horton told the club's website: "As a manager you're always disappointed to see good players leave, but Jon is going to a good club and it really is a brilliant move for him.
"He's a great lad, influential both on the pitch and in the dressing room, he will be missed. I wish him all the best for the future."
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