Hull City have been told to sweeten their offer after Norwich City rejected their £5 million bid for right-back Kellen Fisher, sources have told Football Insider. The Tigers, now 6th in the Championship with 73 points from 46 games, see Fisher as a key addition to their Premier League push.
What happened with Hull City’s bid?
Norwich turned down Hull’s opening offer within days of it being tabled. The Canaries, who sit 22 points behind league leaders Coventry, insist they will only consider a sale if the bid rises significantly above £5 million. Fisher, 22, has been a regular at Carrow Road for two seasons and already has two England U21 caps.
Why Fisher matters for Hull City
Sergej Jakirović is building a squad capable of challenging for promotion, and Fisher’s Championship experience makes him a strong target. The Tigers need defensive cover ahead of their next fixture - a tricky away trip to Liverpool on 20 February 2027. With just a +4 goal difference so far, every signing must add steel.
Norwich’s stance and Hull’s next move
Norwich value Fisher highly after 43 Championship appearances last term. The Canaries are targeting the play-offs next season, so losing their homegrown defender would be a major setback. Hull now face a choice: walk away or return with a stronger offer to prise the young full-back from Carrow Road.
Hull City are also monitoring interest in young defender Cathal McCarthy, 19, who has drawn suitors from the Scottish Premiership and EFL. McCarthy made eight senior appearances last season but needs regular football elsewhere to develop.
League standing: Hull City sit 6th in the Championship with 73 points from 21 wins, 10 draws and 15 losses, recent form WWDWL.
