Analysing Hull City’s Midfield Targets

There are many areas in which the takeover of Turkish TV magnate Acun Ilcali has seen significant improvements at Hull City since its completion in January.

Financial transparency, a clear plan moving forward and promises of a five-star, all expenses paid for holiday in Turkey for 500 fans to name just a few, but the calibre of players the club have shown interest in so far this summer, particularly in midfield, is perhaps the most exciting.

Considering that this time last year, the highlights of Hull’s midfield exploits in the transfer window were Portsmouth’s Andy Cannon and a 34-year-old Tom Huddlestone, it’s safe to say that strong interest in three midfielders with double digits for international caps and equally esteemed club careers is evidence that the club is looking to reinstate themselves at the right end of the Championship table as soon as possible.

In Fenerbahce’s Ozan Tufan, Hatayspor’s Adama Traore and Jean Michael Seri, who starred in Fulham’s recent promotion from the Championship, Ilcali’s short-term intentions are clear.