Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has confirmed that the club is no longer in the running for Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis. The Tigers had been in advanced talks with the midfielder, but Jakirovic has revealed that the club now appears set to miss out on the player.
What happened?
Jakirovic made the revelation in an interview with Hull Live in Istanbul after the club's friendly with Kasimpasa. The manager stated that he believes Florentino Luis will not join Hull City, but will instead sign for another club. "I think that [Florentino] will not come to us," Jakirovic said. "I think that he will go to another club, though I don't know which one."
Why it matters for Hull City
The news is a blow to the Tigers, who had been hoping to sign the midfielder. Jakirovic has revealed that the club will now activate its second option, but it remains to be seen whether this will be successful. "We have some options, so we will activate our second option now, so I hope we will finish it," Jakirovic said.
What comes next?
The club's transfer plans are now in disarray, and it remains to be seen how they will recover from this setback. The Tigers are currently 22 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race, and will need to strengthen their squad if they are to have any chance of challenging for the top spot.
Hull City are currently 6th in the Championship, with 73 points from 46 games. They have scored 70 goals and conceded 66, and are on a 4-game winning run. However, the loss of Florentino Luis is a significant blow, and it remains to be seen how the club will adapt to this new situation.
The club's recent form has been impressive, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 games. However, the loss of key players such as Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, Hidemasa Morita, Jack Butland, Liam Millar, and Paddy McNair will make it difficult for the club to maintain this form.
In other news, Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has revealed that the club is still working on a permanent deal for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey. However, the manager has admitted that the talks have been slow, and it remains to be seen whether the club will be able to sign the player.
Hull City's last result was a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on May 23rd. They are currently on a 4-game winning run, and will be looking to continue this form in their next game.
