Hull City in Transfer Tussle for Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Hull City is one of several clubs vying for Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy, a 22-year-old right-back, with a transfer fee of €20m reportedly required.
What happened?
Brooke Norton-Cuffy, a 22-year-old right-back, has been excluded from Genoa's squad for their friendly against Deportivo La Coruna at the weekend. Manager Daniele De Rossi revealed that the decision was due to transfer issues.
Why it matters for Hull City
Hull City is one of several clubs interested in signing Norton-Cuffy, with Everton also reportedly in the running. The transfer fee of €20m is reportedly a major hurdle, with Genoa valuing the player higher than the clubs' offers.
What comes next?
The transfer saga is ongoing, with negotiations at a standstill. However, with several clubs interested in signing Norton-Cuffy, it is likely that the transfer will be completed in the near future.
Hull City is currently 6th in the Championship, 73 points from 46 games, with a recent form of WWDWL. The team has scored 70 goals and conceded 66, with a goal difference of +4. They are 22 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race. Their next fixture is against Tottenham at home on December 12, 2026.
The transfer of Brooke Norton-Cuffy would be a significant boost to Hull City's squad, with the player having grown into a reliable right-back at Genoa. With several clubs interested in signing him, it remains to be seen which team will ultimately secure his signature.
