Hull City targets Croatian players for Premier League adaptation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Hull City is reportedly pursuing several players from the Croatian league this summer, aiming to reinforce their squad for the Premier League. Manager Sergej Jakirovic, who has experience in the Croatian league, has expressed interest in Luka Stojkovic, Arber Hoxha, Rokas Pukstas, and Toni Fruk. Croatian journalist Ivan Rencic indicates that Stojkovic and Pukstas are physically prepared for the Premier League's intensity. Rencic believes that while adaptation might take time, these players have the potential to succeed at that level as they cover extensive ground during matches.
- •Hull City is linked with Croatian league players this summer.
- •Manager Sergej Jakirovic aims to bolster the squad.
- •Targets include Stojkovic, Hoxha, Pukstas, and Fruk.
- •Rencic believes Stojkovic and Pukstas can adapt physically.
- •Adaptation to Premier League intensity may require time.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Croatian targets 'can adapt' to Premier League
"Hull City have been linked to several players from the Croatian league so far this summer, and Croatian journalist Ivan Rencic has given an insight into which players would be best suited for the Premier League. Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic has experience managing in the Croatian league and it appears as though he wants to use this expertise to reinforce his squad in the transfer window.
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