Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has confirmed two new forward signings are imminent as his squad prepares for a Premier League trip to Coventry City. The Tigers are unbeaten after two matches, sitting third in the table with six points from two wins.
Speaking ahead of Thursday's 15:00 BST kick-off at the CBS Arena, Jakirovic provided clear updates on transfer activity. He confirmed an agreement is in place for forward Mohamed-Ali Cho. "We agreed everything with Cho so I think he will be announced today," the manager stated. Regarding another attacking target, Ilyas Ansah, Jakirovic said, "With Ansah he will go for a medical check so I expect tomorrow it will be finished. This is a great signing for us." These moves come after a summer where Hull spent £144 million in the transfer market, a figure overshadowed by Coventry's outlay of between £260 million and £270 million.
The manager reported a fully fit squad aside from known absentees. "We are fine. All these players had a training session today. We are all completely fine. So, we are ready for Saturday," Jakirovic said. The club has used recent training sessions to integrate new players and build match sharpness. Defender Charlie Hughes continues his recovery from injury and is listed among the currently sidelined players alongside Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, and Óscar Zambrano.
This match represents a significant occasion for the hosts. A full stadium is expected at the CBS Arena. Hull City enter the contest as underdogs against a Frank Lampard-managed side that has added quality in several positions. However, Jakirovic's team carries momentum from an opening day victory over Manchester United and a Carabao Cup penalty shootout win against Stoke City. Their league form shows two wins, three goals scored, and none conceded for a +3 goal difference.
Following the Coventry clash, Hull's schedule remains busy with a quick turnaround. Their next fixture is at home against Aston Villa on September 5th. Villa currently sit 19th in the table, providing another opportunity for Hull to build on their strong start. The manager has expressed his enjoyment in the role and a desire to prove people wrong with his team's performances. The upcoming match at Coventry is a key test of their early-season credentials. Fans can track the team's progress across all competitions on our fixtures schedule.
Hull City face Aston Villa at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, September 5th.
