Jakirovic uncertain about Hull's second offer for Vipotnik
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Sergej Jakirovic expressed uncertainty regarding Hull City's potential second bid for Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik. Hull's initial offer was recently rejected by Swansea. Vipotnik, 24, was a standout performer last season, leading the Championship with 25 goals, including 23 in the league. When asked if Hull would return with a new offer, Jakirovic remarked he was uncertain, indicating that the initial attempt was insufficient.
- •Hull City had an initial bid for Vipotnik rejected.
- •Vipotnik was the Championship's leading scorer last season.
- •Jakirovic previously worked with Vipotnik at Maribor.
- •No confirmation on a second bid from Hull at this time.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Vipotnik happy after Hull bid - Matos
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jakirovic unsure over second Hull offer for Vipotnik
"Vitor Matos insists Zan Vipotnik is happy at Swansea City after Hull City's failed bid for the Slovenia international striker. Hull are believed to have offered in the region of £10m initially for Vipotnik last weekend. The bid was rejected by Swansea and, while Matos accepts there could be more interest in Vipotnik, he says last season's Championship top scorer is in no rush to move on.
"Boss Sergej Jakirovic has cast doubt over whether Hull City will return with a second offer for Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik. News emerged on Monday that Hull, who won promotion to the Premier League last season, had seen a bid for Vipotnik rejected by Swansea. Vipotnik netted 25 Swansea goals last season – including 23 in the league – and scored three times for his country.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:13 PMVipotnik happy after Hull bid - Matos
Vitor Matos insists Zan Vipotnik is happy at Swansea City after Hull City's failed bid for the Slovenia international striker. Hull are believed to have offered in the region of £10m initially for Vipotnik last weekend. The bid was rejected by Swansea and, while Matos accepts there could be more interest in Vipotnik, he says last season's Championship top scorer is in no rush to move on.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:40 AMJakirovic unsure over second Hull offer for Vipotnik
Boss Sergej Jakirovic has cast doubt over whether Hull City will return with a second offer for Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik. News emerged on Monday that Hull, who won promotion to the Premier League last season, had seen a bid for Vipotnik rejected by Swansea. Vipotnik netted 25 Swansea goals last season – including 23 in the league – and scored three times for his country.
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