Hull City and Ipswich Town are now competing for Lazio left-back Luca Pellegrini. As we recently covered, Hull were reported to have held direct discussions over a potential move for the 27-year-old.
What's the latest on Pellegrini's future?
Luca Pellegrini’s future is still expected to depend largely on Lazio’s plans, with the defender's contract situation making this a realistic window for a sale.
Why are Hull City interested in Pellegrini?
Pellegrini's versatility remains one of his biggest attractions, primarily a left-back, he is also capable of operating as a wing-back or drifting into midfield. Hull City, currently 6th in the Championship with 73 points from 46 games, and recent form WWDWL, are looking to strengthen their squad, and Pellegrini could be a key signing.
What comes next for Hull City?
The emergence of Espanyol as another contender for Pellegrini's signature does not fundamentally alter the situation, but it does add another credible contender to an increasingly competitive chase. Hull City's last result was a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on 2026-05-23, and they are on a 4-game winning run, with 4W-1D-0L in their last 5 games, and 70 goals scored, 66 conceded, giving them a +4 goal difference. The club is 22 points behind leaders Coventry, but with the transfer window open, they will be looking to make some key signings to boost their chances of promotion.
