Hull City's transfer business is only getting more fascinating as the Premier League return approaches. The Tigers' return to the top flight after a decade on the outside is being marked by a historic transfer window. Sergej Jakirovic is still adding to and trimming his squad ahead of their season opener against Manchester United on Saturday, August 22nd.
What happened?
Hull City have taken to X with a short statement wishing Enis Destan well on his way out of the club. Enis Destan will leave Hull City, ending his short stay with the Tigers. He made 18 Championship appearances last season, finding the net twice, before he was loaned to Belgian side Westerlo.
Why it matters for Hull City
The feeling around the club is clear: they're not done yet. Hull want at least five more additions before the September 1 deadline, with several players linked, including Tim Iroegbunam, Femi Azeez, and Stepan Chaloupek.
What comes next?
Yesterday, reports from Spain had claimed Hull City were the favourites to sign Pablo Garcia from Real Betis. He's 20 years old and is purported to be worth around £5m. He has five international caps for the Spain U21s side and has even scored twice for the young Spaniards.
Transfer targets
Calvin Okike has emerged as a transfer target for Barnsley and Plymouth Argyle. The Hull City ace is also believed to be of interest to League Two side Bristol Rovers. The Daily Mail understand Okike, 18, is being eyed by multiple EFL clubs who want to take him on loan for the 2026-27 campaign.
Leon Bailey's agent speaks out
The comments of Leon Bailey's agent regarding a move to Hull City may surprise Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic. Bailey's representative Craig Butler recently suggested a move to Hull was still possible. Considering Jakirovic's comments last week, this would surprise the Hull manager significantly.
Current squad status
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 6th in Championship, 68 pts, 20W-8D-14L from 42 games, recent form LDDWL. Goals this season: 64 scored, 60 conceded (+4 goal difference). Title race: 18 points behind leaders Coventry. Currently sidelined: Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, Hidemasa Morita, Jack Butland, Paddy McNair, Óscar Zambrano. Next fixture: vs Manchester City (away, 2026-12-19).
