Hull City Steal a March on Ivanovic Transfer

Hull City Steal a March on Ivanovic Transfer

Hull City have stepped up their search for attacking reinforcements by submitting an offer for Benfica striker Franjo Ivanovic. The Tigers secured promotion back to the top flight last season and are continuing to strengthen Marco Silva’s squad ahead of the new campaign.

What happened?

According to Record, Hull City have already opened talks with Benfica. As a result, they have put an offer on the table as they look to bring the 22-year-old to England. The report states Hull are not alone in their pursuit, with Serie A side Como also interested in Ivanovic.

Why it matters for Hull City

The growing competition at Benfica has reportedly left Ivanovic open to the idea of leaving Lisbon in search of regular football. Hull City’s interest is genuine and has already produced a concrete offer, but the Premier League newcomers may have to wait before discovering whether Benfica are ready to sanction the move.

What comes next?

Benfica are not planning to make an immediate decision on Ivanovic’s future. The striker is protected by a €100m (£86.7m) release clause, although the Portuguese club are prepared to negotiate a transfer under the right circumstances. However, their priority is allowing Jhon Durán to settle into the squad before deciding whether Ivanovic can depart.

Hull City are currently 6th in the Championship, 73 points, 21W-10D-15L from 46 games, recent form WWDWL. They have scored 70 goals and conceded 66, with a +4 goal difference. They are 22 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. Their last result was a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on 2026-05-23. They are on a 4-game winning run, with a recent form of 4W-1D-0L (WWWWD).