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Hull City Premier League prep & transfer drive

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Hull City’s promotion to the Premier League in May 2025 triggered a €150 million season‑budget and a plan to bring in 11–12 new players, with early targets such as striker Anderson Talisca (€30 million) and Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam (£20 million). Owner Acun Ilıcalı stressed survival in the first season and a longer‑term aim of European qualification, while his media arm AF Travel announced a fan‑tour for the opening home match against Manchester United. In June 2026 ~~Talisca, 31,~~ Talisca formally requested a move from Fenerbahçe and entered advanced talks with ~~Hull, and~~ Hull; Iroegbunam remained on the club’s radar ~~as a primary midfield target~~ for the 2026/27 campaign. A July 2026 statement from Ilıcalı confirmed the €150 million budget and the ~~club’s~~ intention to sign 11–12 newcomers. On 13 July ~~2026~~ the club appointed Okan Özkan to oversee the Premier League transition, tasking him with rapidly strengthening the squad before the season starts on 22 August. All loan players have ~~returned to their parent clubs,~~ returned, forward Ivor Pandur was sold, and goalkeeper Jack Butland has arrived. Hull are close to completing a €7 million transfer for 25‑year‑old Croatian winger Marko Pašalić from Orlando City, ~~and~~ with additional targets ~~include~~ including Oscar Zambrano, Swedish striker Elliot ~~Stroud,~~ Stroud and possible deals for Toni Fruk, Rokas Pusktas and Marco Pasalic. The ~~club aims to avoid the pitfalls of the previous season and field a~~ squad ~~capable of competing at the top level. On 24 July 2026 the squad~~ opened its pre‑season ~~campaign~~ on 24 July in Kidričevo, Slovenia, beating Turkish side Konyaspor 3‑0. Enis Destan’s cross forced an own‑goal by Ryan Giles, followed by goals from Abdülkadir Kamara and Liam Miller. ~~The clean‑sheet win was hailed by manager~~ Manager Sergej Jakirović hailed the win as a strong ~~start ahead of~~ start. On 25 July the ~~August 22 league opener~~ Tigers continued preparation with another 3‑0 victory over Konyaspor at the Aluminij Sports Park and confirmed a friendly against ~~Manchester United.~~ Caykur Rizespor the following day. Oscar Zambrano impressed in midfield, signalling his potential contribution after a possible signing.

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