Hull City owner expresses concern over transfer target rejections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has expressed his distress over claims that the club's transfer targets have rejected offers. This comes as Hull prepares for the 2026-27 Premier League season following their promotion from the Championship. Ilicali clarified the situation through a social media post, where he mentioned ongoing efforts to strengthen the squad, listing recent signings such as Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, and Matt Targett. He also indicated that Hull is close to finalizing deals with several additional players, including possible signings from Japan and Greece, amid reports of a £55m bridging loan to facilitate transfers.
- •Acun Ilicali is disturbed by rejection claims regarding transfer targets.
- •Hull City has signed keepers Butland, Zambrano, and Targett recently.
- •Ilicali hinted at nearing agreements with players from Japan and Greece.
- •Hull has taken a £55m bridging loan to support transfer efforts.
- •The Tigers compete in the Premier League after a nine-year absence.
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"Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he is "disturbed" by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.
"Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he is "disturbed" by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 12:15 PMHull City owner 'disturbed' by transfer claims
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he is "disturbed" by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.
- BBC FootballJul 23, 2026, 12:15 PMHull City owner 'disturbed' by transfer claims
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he is "disturbed" by claims of the club being rejected by transfer targets and, in an unusual move, attempted to clarify the situation.
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