Hull City are closing in on the signing of Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg. The 23-year-old midfielder is undergoing a medical at the KCOM Stadium ahead of a proposed transfer in a €4million deal.
What happened?
Lucas Gourna-Douath is set to join Hull City in a €4million transfer from Red Bull Salzburg. The 23-year-old midfielder has been in talks with the Tigers over a five-year contract.
Why it matters for Hull City
The signing of Gourna-Douath will be a significant boost to Hull City's midfield. The 23-year-old has experience playing in Ligue 1 and the Austrian Bundesliga, and has been instrumental in helping Red Bull Salzburg win their 17th Austrian Bundesliga title.
What comes next?
Gourna-Douath is expected to complete his medical at the KCOM Stadium and sign a five-year contract with Hull City. The Tigers have been active in the transfer market this summer, bringing in seven new players, including goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis and midfielder Matt Targett.
Hull City, who achieved promotion to the Premier League as Championship play-off winners in May, have been looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The Tigers are currently 22 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship table and have scored 70 goals this season, conceding 66.
Gourna-Douath's signing will be a significant coup for Hull City, who are looking to build on their promotion to the Premier League. The 23-year-old has experience playing in Ligue 1 and the Austrian Bundesliga, and has been instrumental in helping Red Bull Salzburg win their 17th Austrian Bundesliga title.
The Tigers have been active in the transfer market this summer, bringing in seven new players, including goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis and midfielder Matt Targett. Hull City's next fixture is against Manchester City on August 19 at the KCOM Stadium.
Currently sidelined
Hull City have several players currently sidelined, including Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, Hidemasa Morita, Jack Butland, Liam Millar, and Paddy McNair.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 6th in Championship, 73 pts, 21W-10D-15L from 46 games, recent form WWDWL.
