Hull City on Verge of Significant Transfer Activity as Lucas Herrington Near Completion

Hull City's Transfer Focus: Lucas Herrington

Australian international defender Lucas Herrington is closing in on a move to Hull City after catching the eye of scouts during the recent World Cup. The 18-year-old, who only joined MLS club Colorado Rapids from Brisbane Roar in January, has already established himself as a star player for the Socceroos.

Herrington's rise to prominence came despite missing a crucial penalty in their shoot-out defeat to Egypt. Despite reports suggesting Hull City could pay more than £20m for Herrington, sources close to the club tell Hull Live that the fee will be significantly lower than initially reported. The Tigers are hopeful of finalizing this deal soon.

Additional Targets: Jens Hjertø-Dahl and Mohamed-Ali Cho

Hull City's transfer activity extends beyond Herrington as they also look to sign Norwegian Under-21 midfielder Jens Hjertø-Dahl, currently playing for Tromsø. The club is in advanced talks with the player and his representatives.

Additionally, the Tigers are pursuing French winger Mohamed-Ali Cho of Nice. A former Everton youth player, Cho has previously played for Angers and Real Sociedad in La Liga. His move back to England could be a significant boost to City's attacking options.

Recent Departures and Potential Pullout

Hull City has already moved on from Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis, who opted for a permanent transfer rather than agreeing to a season-long loan deal at the MKM Stadium. The club is now considering pulling out of their pursuit of Aston Villa's Leon Bailey.

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