Hull City's Kyle Joseph is on the verge of a £5m transfer to Middlesbrough. The 24-year-old striker played a key role in Hull City's promotion campaign, scoring 8 goals in 49 appearances.
What's behind the transfer?
Middlesbrough are looking to strengthen their squad after missing out on promotion last season. They were beaten by Hull City in the play-off final, with Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time winner securing a 1-0 win for the Tigers.
How will this affect Hull City?
Hull City need to sell players to avoid a possible points deduction for FFP breaches. The transfer of Kyle Joseph will help the club balance their finances.
What's next for Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough are hoping to complete the deal within the next 48 hours. They face competition from Millwall, who had also bid £5m for the striker.
As of June 29, 2026, Hull City are preparing for their first season in the Premier League, with a league standing of 6th in the Championship, 73 points, and a recent form of WWDWL. They scored 70 goals and conceded 66, with a goal difference of +4. Their last result was a 1-0 win against Middlesbrough in the play-off final on May 23, 2026. They are on a 4-game winning run, with their recent form being WWWWD.
