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A free deal and which transfer link is a thumbs down?published at 17:32 BST 3 July
17:32 BST 3 July
We have been asking you questions about Hull City all summer. Our latest is a two-pronged query...
First, is there anyone on the free transfer list you think makes sense or is realistic as a signing?
Mohamed Salah, John Stones, Solly March, Fabinho, Leon Goretzka, Dusan Vlahovic, Jadon Sancho, Daichi Kamada and Yves Bissouma are just some of the names currently available - and you can see a list here of the 15 free agents involved at the World Cup.
And secondly, is there a player Hull are constantly linked with but you hope they never sign? If so, who and why?
Hull must improve with each deal - Swan published at 18:15 BST 2 July
18:15 BST 2 July
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Hull City need to bring in players who can compete at Premier League level, says former Tigers player Peter Swan.
"Most of the squad are Championship players," Swan told BBC Radio Humberside. "So it doesn't surprise me that any of them could possibly move on to the same standard that they came from.
"Only thing you'd want, and they did this last year, the recruitment team did exceptionally well by the point the players they brought in were better than the players that left, and I think that's what we've got to ask for this year."
Jack Butland became Hull's first signing of the summer on Thursday, but before the news broke, Swan already believed it would be a perfect example of improving on what they had.
Swan added: "Is he going to be a back-up or a number one because the manager last year gave Ivor Pandur the number-one shirt. Every opportunity to put him back in, he did, and that's how the manager feels.
"Is he going to bring Butland as a number one? We'll have to wait and see but the good thing is - what we've done there is brought, for me, a better player in that position than the one we're letting go."
Click play below to hear the full discussion or listen on BBC Sounds here
The 33-year-old has arrived from Rangers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option of an additional 12 months.
The nine-time England international has spent time in the Premier League across spells with Stoke City and Crystal Palace.
"I'm delighted it's all sorted now and I'm really excited to be here," Butland told the club website, external. "It's a great challenge and a fantastic season to look forward to. The challenge is obvious but an exciting one.
"The Premier League is the best league in the world and, personally, it's a great opportunity to be on the biggest stage again. I believe it's the level I'm capable of playing at, and I've done it before.
"As a club, we've got a great challenge back in the Premier League, not just to stay in the league but to really enjoy it and do as well as we can.
"The last few years playing at an incredible club like Rangers, somewhere I hold close to my heart, meant it had to be something really enticing to change that.
"I've already had some chats with the goalie coach [Erbil Bozkurt]; he seems like a great guy and I've heard great things about him, which is really important to my time here.
"It can't come quickly enough. I'm really looking forward to seeing the fans in a really exciting season for us as a club."
Hull sell Pandur and Shehu to avoid deduction published at 16:12 BST 1 July
16:12 BST 1 July
Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent
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Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling goalkeeper Ivor Pandur and midfielder Aidon Shehu hours before Tuesday's deadline.
The Tigers returned to the top flight by beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final in May, earning guaranteed riches of about £200m.
But profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) created the situation whereby a club set to receive significant funds had no choice but to sell players before the accounting period ended on 30 June.
The EFL's PSR restrict Championship clubs to losses of £39m over three years. Hull had an overspend of about £6m for the period to 2025-26.
The club faced being deducted up to six points in the Premier League if they failed to erase the deficit.
Only the profit on transfers counts towards the PSR calculation.
On Tuesday evening Hull announced the sale of first-choice keeper Pandur to Rangers for £6m.
The 26-year-old, who cost £1.5m from Fortuna Sittard in January 2024, won three of the club's player of the year awards in 2024-25.
On Wednesday morning Hull confirmed that Shehu had been sold to Panathinaikos for a reported £2.5m.
The sale of the 19-year-old - signed from Southend United two years ago for a small compensation figure - is effectively pure profit for Hull's PSR calculation.
The Albania Under-21 international did not make a first-team appearance for Hull and spent the end of last season on loan at Scarborough Athletic.
The two deals equate to about £7m of profit.
Hull were expected to sell Kyle Joseph to Middlesbrough for £5m to clear the deficit, but a snag between the clubs meant it could not be completed on time.
The PSR concerns have prevented Hull from making any new signings before the new season.
Transfer activity will now ramp up from Wednesday when the new accounting period begins.
Rather than assessing losses over a three-year period, it allows clubs to spend 85% of the income they generate on their squads and is assessed annually.
Could Ilicali look for further investment?published at 14:23 BST 1 July
14:23 BST 1 July
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In the final part of Wednesday's Q&A, BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White focuses on whether Hull City owner Acun Ilicali could look for further Turkish investors.
Ian asked: Do you suspect there will be further investment from the Turkish business community now the club is in the top flight? No other Premier League club has a Turkish connection and Ilicali might want further financial support around him.
Mike: You'd have to think there's a strong possibility given Ilicali's connections. While Premier League money itself is a significant reward for clubs, additional investment can go a long way towards making it more sustainable and/or competitive.
McVitie's, which is owned by Turkish billionaire businessman Murat Ulker, did have a relatively short-lived sponsorship deal with the club in 2023-24, but that agreement ended prematurely following that season.
However, there have been some suggestions that City's promotion could lead to that interest being reignited, although there has been nothing official from either party to say that is an active deal right now.
You'd also be right to think it wouldn't be the only one wanting to associate itself with a newly established Premier League team.
Scroll back down this page for the other parts of Mike's Q&A, which look at how Hull could spend their promotion winnings, including paying off debt, and club recruitment and sales.
Listen to talk about Hull City every Monday to Friday on Humberside Sport at 18:00 and subscribe to our dedicated Hull City page on BBC Sounds for all the latest Tigers interviews, discussion and special features.
Why do we sell our players?published at 10:43 BST 1 July
10:43 BST 1 July
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In the second part of Wednesday's special Q&A, BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White focuses on player sales and recruitment.
Gary asked: Why is it when we start to assemble a good squad of players, we sell some and struggle to find suitable replacements?
Mike: I'm not sure the club are "struggling" to find replacements right now. It's still early days and talks will be taking place every day between other clubs, players and their agents, but everyone feels they have their worth and clubs/players will hold out for the best deal they can get.
It's the nature of football in general that players will be moved on for a variety of reasons.
City needed to do fairly swift business to eliminate financial losses that could have seen them hit with a points deduction before even kicking a Premier League ball in anger, and while some fans wouldn't want to see those players go, the likes of Ivor Pandur and Kyle Joseph are players with value who the club feel can be replaced with the resources available to them.
The harsh reality is also that some players simply won't be seen as good enough, or unlikely to feature prominently enough, so they might have to be the ones sacrificed to help fund signings that can move the team up the levels needed to attempt to compete in that division.
Come back to this page later for the final part of Mike's Q&A, which will look at potential Turkish investment for the new Premier League season.
Would it be better to use promotion money to clear debts?published at 09:32 BST 1 July
09:32 BST 1 July
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We asked you to send in your Hull questions for BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White. In the first part of Wednesday's special Q&A, he focuses on how Hull will strategise this summer to give them a good a chance of Premier League survival while being in debt.
Steve asked: It's going to be an uphill task for City to stay in the Premier League. Given the fact that they are over £40m in debt, would it not be better for the long-term future of the club to simply use the Premier League riches to clear all of that, accept relegation as very likely and start the new Championship season debt free and with the wealth of parachute payments?
Mike: I don't think simply accepting relegation would be seen as the right way to approach their return to the Premier League despite, as you rightly say, the task is a sizable one when you're there.
Obviously, having any debt isn't ideal and is a more common feature than not in football these days, but the hope will be they look to find a way to invest in a squad they believe would be capable of giving themselves a fighting chance of staying up while still keeping the club on a relatively stable footing.
The biggest thing that has to come out of this latest venture into the top flight is a lasting legacy - improved training/academy facilities, for example - that didn't materialise in their previous three promotions to the Premier League.
Keep across this page on Wednesday for parts two and three of Mike's Q&A, which will look at possible Turkish investment and recruitment.
Does £6m have to be paid on June 30 or just agreed with commitment to pay?published at 17:57 BST 30 June
17:57 BST 30 June
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On Wednesday, BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White will answer your Hull City-related question in a three-part Q&A.
But given Tuesday is the financial deadline the Tigers were set to find £6m of income to adhere with EFL Profit and Sustainability Rules, Mike has answered this question early for you.
Eamonn asked: Does the £6m have to be received by 30 June, or can it be an agreed commitment with the actual money being received after that date?
Mike: Most, if not all, transfers in football rarely come with a cash-on-delivery agreement where 100% of the funds are transferred from the bank account of one club to another on the day of purchase.
So the simple answer is as long as the clubs have completed and submitted all the relevant paperwork and the buying club have signed off on their agreement to pay for that player, that's enough for the club accounts and, in City's case, will therefore clear the deficit to avoid sanctions for exceeding PSR limits.
However, if it was the case of having to show the money was in the account, you'd imagine the club would find ways to make sure that didn't become an issue in the way any business would operate.
Come back to this page on Wednesday for the rest of Mike's Q&A, which will look at subjects such as recruitment, Turkish investment and Premier League survival.
Listen to talk about Hull City every Monday to Friday on Humberside Sport at 18:00 and subscribe to our dedicated Hull City page on BBC Sounds for all the latest Tigers interviews, discussion and special features.
'Surprise' - Rangers fan believes Butland deal 'good business' for thempublished at 14:26 BST 30 June
14:26 BST 30 June
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Stevie Clifford from Rangers podcast 4 Lads Had A Dream has told BBC Radio Humberside that Jack Butland is a "fantastic goalkeeper" but he is surprised Hull City are reportedly set to pay a significant amount for him as part of a deal involving Ivor Pandur moving the other way.
Clifford said: "They're [Hull] getting somebody who is a leader. He is a goalie of some stature.
"He always seems to start the season off really strongly - he has done it in each of the years he's been with us. As the season goes on, there are question marks over Jack's form - but when Jack Butland is on his game, you're getting a very confident and very able shot-stopping goalkeeper.
"He's been a good signing for Rangers. He's handled the expectations of the club. Jack has made a few high-profile errors, I think it's fair to say, but over the piece he's been a very good goalkeeper for us."
On the reaction of Rangers fans to the news that Butland is set to leave, Clifford added: "It's probably been a positive one. Everybody was in agreement that perhaps it was time for Jack to move on and get something fresh.
"For Rangers, given how our season went the past couple of years, there's a desire for the leadership group to be moved on. They haven't quite achieved what we wanted to do here, so the news Jack is moving on and we're apparently going to get £3m will be very well received.
"[The reported fee] does come as a surprise. I would've thought at the age he is, with a year left on his contract, we would've picked up £1m. But to get what we have for Jack seems like very good business, especially if you look at the investment we're making the other way. That makes that a very good deal."
Hull City Q&A: Send in your questionspublished at 14:23 BST 29 June
14:23 BST 29 June
It is under two months until Hull City begin their first season back in the Premier League since 2017 and there is plenty on the Tigers' agenda before a ball is kicked.
After achieving promotion via the Championship play-offs last month, the club are looking for reinforcements to aid their pursuit of top-flight survival. The East Yorkshire club have already begun talks with vastly experienced Belgian defender Thomas Meunier in the hopes of building a squad ready to compete.
There is clearly plenty to discuss, so BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White will be on hand to answer your questions later this week.
Put your thinking cap on - what do you want to know about Hull right now?
Boro in talks with Hull over £5m Joseph published at 12:20 BST 29 June
12:20 BST 29 June
Nick Mashiter Football reporter
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Middlesbrough are in talks with Hull City over a £5m deal for striker Kyle Joseph.
The Tigers beat Boro in the Championship play-off final, which 24-year-old Joseph missed because of an ankle injury.
He scored eight goals - having joined from Blackpool in January last year - as Hull finished sixth, before suffering the injury in their play-off semi-final victory over Millwall.
The Tigers are being forced to sell to ensure they comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Scottish Premiership club Rangers are also reportedly ready to pay £6m for goalkeeper Igor Pandur which, along with Joseph, would mean the newly promoted Premier League side clear the £6m deficit they needed to erase.
Goalkeeper Jack Butland could move to Hull as part of a deal for Pandur, who arrived from Fortuna Sittard for £1.5m in 2024 and has made 92 appearances for the club.
You're the scout! Which World Cup players do you want at your club?published at 11:46 BST 29 June
11:46 BST 29 June
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We're now into the knockout rounds of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention so far - especially with the summer transfer window a couple of weeks into being officially open.
Which player has raised your eyebrows? Who has exceeded your expectations? Has there been a player you had no knowledge of consistently impress you?
Ultimately, who would you realistically like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?
This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...
And there's more - the BBC has launched live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.
This means you can keep track of every game wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.
This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.
Hull in talks with out-of-contract Meunierpublished at 18:40 BST 26 June
18:40 BST 26 June
Mike White BBC Radio Humberside sports editor
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Hull City are in talks over a possible move for versatile Belgium international Thomas Meunier on free transfer.
Active discussions are understood to be taking place for the 34-year old right-back, who can also play in midfield.
He's currently preparing for his nation's final group game against New Zealand on Saturday but is out of contract at the end of the month having spent two seasons with French side Lille.
Meunier would bring a wealth of experience with over 500 appearances, including with European giants Paris St-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.
Listen to talk about Hull City every Monday to Friday on Humberside Sport at 18:00 and subscribe to our dedicated Hull City page on BBC Sounds for all the latest Tigers interviews, discussion and special features.
What are the chances of Hull staying up?published at 07:46 BST 26 June
07:46 BST 26 June
Mike White BBC Radio Humberside sports editor
Hull City's chances of staying in the Premier League after securing promotion through the Championship play-offs in May has been the subject of several questions via our 'Ask about Hull City' form.
At this stage, it is hard to give a full assessment because we're in the early stages of the summer transfer window and as we speak, the Tigers haven't signed anyone.
However, we all know how difficult it is for any team to make that transition from Championship to Premier League at the best of times, so the law of averages suggests they will find the going tough.
That said, for those teams that have come up and dropped down immediately in previous seasons, you can also look at other examples of sides that have found a way to make it more than a fleeting visit.
Take last season, for instance. Sunderland seemed to find the right model of recruitment and style of play that led to them more than just making up the numbers.
Don't get me wrong, that's not a foolproof blueprint by any stretch, but there are those within Hull City who have made no secret of the fact it is a formula they would not mind replicating or at least drawing some encouragement from.
And with the confidence and belief head coach Sergej Jakirovic was able to instil in his side for their incredible run to the play-off final, fans should at least feel optimistic that they will not die wondering.
However, everybody is aware that saying it and doing it are very different things when it comes to Premier League survival.
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Hull bid for £20m-rated Belgium midfielder Raskin expected to fall shortpublished at 12:46 BST 25 June
12:46 BST 25 June
Mike White BBC Radio Humberside sports editor
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Hull City have definite interest in 25-year-old Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin, who is with Belgium at the World Cup.
However, with an offer understood to be in the region of £12m-14m, that is unlikely to be enough given the Scottish Premiership side are believed to value him at about £20m, if not a little more. Bologna are also said to be an admirer of Raskin.
Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is someone the Tigers were targeting and sources have told me they were close to an agreement but that may not happen now, with some at the club more interested than others within the decision-making process.
Braga's Lukas Hornicek is said to be Hull's number-one goalkeeping target – they would like to bring a couple in during this window – and the interest there is strong but it has all gone a bit quiet right now.
That, of course, isn't uncommon when players are involved with their nations at a World Cup. The 23-year-old has been an unused sub for the Czech Republic in all three of their group games.
Regarding keepers, reports on Wednesday suggested Manchester United's Radek Vitek was a target, but I understand the two parties can't agree on a fee so that one looks unlikely at the moment.
Hull were also in talks to bring Toulouse's Brazilian forward Emersonn to East Yorkshire, but it looks like that interest may be dead because of the demands from the player and his agent.
Another player who was on the Toogers' radar is Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano, currently at NEC Nijmegen and who is believed to be valued somewhere between £12m and £18m. However, that interest may also have gone cold.
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Gossip: Hull target Man Utd goalkeeper published at 07:26 BST 25 June
07:26 BST 25 June
Hull City have made Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek a target after the 22-year-old Czech Republic youth international impressed on loan at Bristol City in the Championship last season. (Mail), external
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has made no secret of his desire, whilst speaking to Croatian media, to sign players from that country's league.
One of those who's currently at the World Cup is Toni Fruk. The 25-year-old Rijeka attacking midfielder/forward was an unused substitute for the loss to England but is highly thought of.
Aside from Fruk, there are no specific names linked with the Tigers from the tournament so far but the club have certainly have eyes on it.
With the impressive recruitment work done already through the likes of sporting director Jared Dublin and head of recruitment Martin Hodge, you wouldn't put it past them to unearth a few gems as Hull return to the Premier League after almost a decade.
A momentous opener on return to the most prestigious leaguepublished at 17:43 BST 19 June
17:43 BST 19 June
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It doesn't get much better than that for a Premier League season-opener!
That's the consensus view of most Hull City fans and while Manchester United aren't currently the dominant force in world football they were previously, it is a name that still carries a lot of weight based on reputation alone.
From the Tigers' perspective, it is at home and it is in the Premier League - so what's not to like?
Of course, the reality can be a lot harsher than the fantasy but, for the next couple of months, it would be a cruel person who wouldn't let everyone enjoy the anticipation of what should be a momentous opener on Hull's return to the most prestigious league in the game.
A second-week trip to fellow promoted side and Championship title-holders Coventry City might be viewed as a more realistic opportunity for valuable points but, equally, the Sky Blues will see it in exactly the same way.
The festive period is always an appealing time of year for fans, and this season is no exception, with a pre-Christmas trip to Manchester City, a Boxing Day encounter at home to Liverpool and a first top-flight meeting with Yorkshire rivals Leeds United just before the turn of the year.
Finishing the season just how they start it with a home game will be some comfort.
What the league table looks like by then remains to be seen, but Hull will hope that when Newcastle United come to town at the end of May, it will be nothing more than putting a bow on a productive, or dare I say it successful, first season back in the Premier League since 2017, rather than already knowing their fate or even a final-day scrap to ensure it wasn't just a brief return to the so-called 'promised land of English football'.
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