Will your club sign any World Cup breakout stars?published at 12:00 BST 10 July
12:00 BST 10 July
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Plenty of players have made names for themselves at this World Cup, from goalkeepers like Cape Verde's Vozinha and Paraguay's Orlando Gill to New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just.
But though they might not have been familiar to fans, the extent of modern scouting means clubs all over the world will already have known about many of them – so how have their heroics at the tournament affected their standing in the game, and their value in the transfer market?
More than the Score's Mani Djazmi is joined Ben Littlemore from Transfermarkt, one of the world's foremost football databases. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director at Aberdeen, also shares his footballing knowledge in today's episode.
Why Hull's £55m loan is a 'little strange'published at 10:35 BST 10 July
10:35 BST 10 July
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Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says Hull taking out a £55m loan from a third party investment group "leaves you scratching your head a little bit".
A notice on Companies House says the club have taken out a loan from global investment group Point72. It's been borrowed against their training ground and the lease for their stadium.
It is unclear why exactly they have done this as the club are days away from receiving first wave of Premier League money, believed to be around £30m.
"It does seem very strange," Magurie told BBC Radio Humberside.
"If you look at Point 72 - this is a company that was only set up in January so is not a bank in its traditional form and you wonder where it came from. The 72 seems in reference to the number of EFL clubs so maybe a specialist lender.
"Ideally it is just a bridging loan. Hull are due to receive their first Premier League money in the next week or so, so that will bring some cash back in.
"It has been quite expensive since that glorious day at Wembley because they have had to pay bonuses and upgrade the stadium to make sure it fits with the latest Premier League expectations.
"VAR cameras have to be installed too - it is quite an expensive exercise being promoted.
"The thing that surprises me most overall is if it is just a bridging loan for a few months because of the cashflow demands of promotion, until the money starts to flow from the Premier League itself, the the owner himself is independently wealthy.
"Why couldn't he have put that money in for a couple of months and then take it back out?
"The fact they are borrowing from a third party leaves you scratching your head a little bit."
Contract talks end with Dublin's departurepublished at 10:27 BST 8 July
10:27 BST 8 July
Mike White BBC Radio Humberside sports editor
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Jared Dublin's departure is completely out of the blue. He has played such a crucial role in the last couple of years in terms of management, squad building and recruitment.
It's seemingly to do with a breakdown of communication in personal contract talks and not player recruitment contracts or anything like that. He was looking to be rewarded for the fact the club are now in the Premier League and that comes with greater work and responsibility.
From my understanding, the two parties were some way apart in what they viewed his value to be.
The club feel a respectable and fair offer was made for a sporting director at a promoted Premier League club. Owner Acun Ilicali has told me of his respect for Dublin and that there is no ill-feeling given the outstanding work carried out in recent years.
Seemingly, Dublin did not think the offer was fair.
As I understand it, Dublin felt talks were ongoing and it wasn't a case of him leaving. If we are going to put it to brass tacks, then the wording means he has effectively been sacked. He had a very brief meeting Monday morning with members of club staff and that meeting ended quickly with him leaving the club.
My sources say Dublin wasn't happy with the valuation of the offer but was happy to keep talking.
This feels like a big blow for a club who which is trying to get themselves ready for a return to the Premier League.
But there remains a feeling internally that they can make progress.
Meanwhile, former sporting director Darren Robinson has been speaking to BBC Radio Humberside about his role in teaching future sporting directors and what qualities Hull should be looking for in Dublin's successor.
Explore Turkish market but not Fenerbahce? Free agents and who to avoidpublished at 18:19 BST 6 July
18:19 BST 6 July
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We asked for your views on which free agents Hull could target this summer and whether there is one player the Tigers are linked with but you hope they never sign.
Here are some of your comments:
Pete: On free agents, if we're going to sign any Turkish players this summer - and that is a very reasonable assumption - we could do worse than Zeki Celik from Roma. He would add some Premier League quality at full-back. Player (or team) to avoid - it wouldn't surprise me if we tried to sign half of the Fenerbahce team. I would rather this didn't happen.
Andy: Gustavo Puerta, who would have been a Hull City player if it wasn't for the embargo preventing his contract been rubber stamped. Playing for Colombia and just got promoted to La Liga with Racing Santander as champions. Nice if we left a clause in place.
Hull part company with sporting directorpublished at 14:51 BST 6 July
14:51 BST 6 July
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Sporting director Jared Dublin has left Hull City after less than two years at the club.
BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White said: "Sources have told me a breakdown in communication over personal contract talks between Dublin and the club has contributed to his departure."
The American initially joined the Tigers as head of recruitment in August 2024, replacing Lee Darnbrough.
A 47-word club statement read: "Hull City has parted company with sporting director Jared Dublin with immediate effect.
"The club would like to thank Jared for his efforts throughout his time at Hull City, particularly for his contribution to our promotion to the Premier League, and wish him well for the future."
Despite promotion to the top flight, Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) created the situation whereby a club set to receive significant funds had no choice but to sell players before the accounting period ended on 30 June.
You're the scout! Which World Cup players do you want at your club?published at 12:32 BST 6 July
12:32 BST 6 July
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We're now well into the knockout rounds of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention - especially with the summer transfer window open since 15 June.
Which player has raised your eyebrows? Who has exceeded your expectations? Has there been a player you had no knowledge of consistently impress you?
Ultimately, who would you realistically like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?
This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...
And there's more - the BBC has launched live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.
This means you can keep track of every game wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.
This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.
Gossip: Hull target Milinkovic-Savicpublished at 07:56 BST 6 July
07:56 BST 6 July
Hull City want to sign Napoli and Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, 29, as they prepare for their Premier League return. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian, external)
A free deal and which transfer link is a thumbs down?published at 17:32 BST 3 July
17:32 BST 3 July
We have been asking you questions about Hull City all summer. Our latest is a two-pronged query...
First, is there anyone on the free transfer list you think makes sense or is realistic as a signing?
Mohamed Salah, John Stones, Solly March, Fabinho, Leon Goretzka, Dusan Vlahovic, Jadon Sancho, Daichi Kamada and Yves Bissouma are just some of the names currently available - and you can see a list here of the 15 free agents involved at the World Cup.
And secondly, is there a player Hull are constantly linked with but you hope they never sign? If so, who and why?
Hull must improve with each deal - Swan published at 18:15 BST 2 July
18:15 BST 2 July
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Hull City need to bring in players who can compete at Premier League level, says former Tigers player Peter Swan.
"Most of the squad are Championship players," Swan told BBC Radio Humberside. "So it doesn't surprise me that any of them could possibly move on to the same standard that they came from.
"Only thing you'd want, and they did this last year, the recruitment team did exceptionally well by the point the players they brought in were better than the players that left, and I think that's what we've got to ask for this year."
Jack Butland became Hull's first signing of the summer on Thursday, but before the news broke, Swan already believed it would be a perfect example of improving on what they had.
Swan added: "Is he going to be a back-up or a number one because the manager last year gave Ivor Pandur the number-one shirt. Every opportunity to put him back in, he did, and that's how the manager feels.
"Is he going to bring Butland as a number one? We'll have to wait and see but the good thing is - what we've done there is brought, for me, a better player in that position than the one we're letting go."
Click play below to hear the full discussion or listen on BBC Sounds here
The 33-year-old has arrived from Rangers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option of an additional 12 months.
The nine-time England international has spent time in the Premier League across spells with Stoke City and Crystal Palace.
"I'm delighted it's all sorted now and I'm really excited to be here," Butland told the club website, external. "It's a great challenge and a fantastic season to look forward to. The challenge is obvious but an exciting one.
"The Premier League is the best league in the world and, personally, it's a great opportunity to be on the biggest stage again. I believe it's the level I'm capable of playing at, and I've done it before.
"As a club, we've got a great challenge back in the Premier League, not just to stay in the league but to really enjoy it and do as well as we can.
"The last few years playing at an incredible club like Rangers, somewhere I hold close to my heart, meant it had to be something really enticing to change that.
"I've already had some chats with the goalie coach [Erbil Bozkurt]; he seems like a great guy and I've heard great things about him, which is really important to my time here.
"It can't come quickly enough. I'm really looking forward to seeing the fans in a really exciting season for us as a club."
Hull sell Pandur and Shehu to avoid deduction published at 16:12 BST 1 July
16:12 BST 1 July
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Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling goalkeeper Ivor Pandur and midfielder Aidon Shehu hours before Tuesday's deadline.
The Tigers returned to the top flight by beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final in May, earning guaranteed riches of about £200m.
But profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) created the situation whereby a club set to receive significant funds had no choice but to sell players before the accounting period ended on 30 June.
The EFL's PSR restrict Championship clubs to losses of £39m over three years. Hull had an overspend of about £6m for the period to 2025-26.
The club faced being deducted up to six points in the Premier League if they failed to erase the deficit.
Only the profit on transfers counts towards the PSR calculation.
On Tuesday evening Hull announced the sale of first-choice keeper Pandur to Rangers for £6m.
The 26-year-old, who cost £1.5m from Fortuna Sittard in January 2024, won three of the club's player of the year awards in 2024-25.
On Wednesday morning Hull confirmed that Shehu had been sold to Panathinaikos for a reported £2.5m.
The sale of the 19-year-old - signed from Southend United two years ago for a small compensation figure - is effectively pure profit for Hull's PSR calculation.
The Albania Under-21 international did not make a first-team appearance for Hull and spent the end of last season on loan at Scarborough Athletic.
The two deals equate to about £7m of profit.
Hull were expected to sell Kyle Joseph to Middlesbrough for £5m to clear the deficit, but a snag between the clubs meant it could not be completed on time.
The PSR concerns have prevented Hull from making any new signings before the new season.
Transfer activity will now ramp up from Wednesday when the new accounting period begins.
Rather than assessing losses over a three-year period, it allows clubs to spend 85% of the income they generate on their squads and is assessed annually.
Could Ilicali look for further investment?published at 14:23 BST 1 July
14:23 BST 1 July
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In the final part of Wednesday's Q&A, BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White focuses on whether Hull City owner Acun Ilicali could look for further Turkish investors.
Ian asked: Do you suspect there will be further investment from the Turkish business community now the club is in the top flight? No other Premier League club has a Turkish connection and Ilicali might want further financial support around him.
Mike: You'd have to think there's a strong possibility given Ilicali's connections. While Premier League money itself is a significant reward for clubs, additional investment can go a long way towards making it more sustainable and/or competitive.
McVitie's, which is owned by Turkish billionaire businessman Murat Ulker, did have a relatively short-lived sponsorship deal with the club in 2023-24, but that agreement ended prematurely following that season.
However, there have been some suggestions that City's promotion could lead to that interest being reignited, although there has been nothing official from either party to say that is an active deal right now.
You'd also be right to think it wouldn't be the only one wanting to associate itself with a newly established Premier League team.
Scroll back down this page for the other parts of Mike's Q&A, which look at how Hull could spend their promotion winnings, including paying off debt, and club recruitment and sales.
Listen to talk about Hull City every Monday to Friday on Humberside Sport at 18:00 and subscribe to our dedicated Hull City page on BBC Sounds for all the latest Tigers interviews, discussion and special features.
Why do we sell our players?published at 10:43 BST 1 July
10:43 BST 1 July
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In the second part of Wednesday's special Q&A, BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White focuses on player sales and recruitment.
Gary asked: Why is it when we start to assemble a good squad of players, we sell some and struggle to find suitable replacements?
Mike: I'm not sure the club are "struggling" to find replacements right now. It's still early days and talks will be taking place every day between other clubs, players and their agents, but everyone feels they have their worth and clubs/players will hold out for the best deal they can get.
It's the nature of football in general that players will be moved on for a variety of reasons.
City needed to do fairly swift business to eliminate financial losses that could have seen them hit with a points deduction before even kicking a Premier League ball in anger, and while some fans wouldn't want to see those players go, the likes of Ivor Pandur and Kyle Joseph are players with value who the club feel can be replaced with the resources available to them.
The harsh reality is also that some players simply won't be seen as good enough, or unlikely to feature prominently enough, so they might have to be the ones sacrificed to help fund signings that can move the team up the levels needed to attempt to compete in that division.
Come back to this page later for the final part of Mike's Q&A, which will look at potential Turkish investment for the new Premier League season.
Would it be better to use promotion money to clear debts?published at 09:32 BST 1 July
09:32 BST 1 July
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We asked you to send in your Hull questions for BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White. In the first part of Wednesday's special Q&A, he focuses on how Hull will strategise this summer to give them a good a chance of Premier League survival while being in debt.
Steve asked: It's going to be an uphill task for City to stay in the Premier League. Given the fact that they are over £40m in debt, would it not be better for the long-term future of the club to simply use the Premier League riches to clear all of that, accept relegation as very likely and start the new Championship season debt free and with the wealth of parachute payments?
Mike: I don't think simply accepting relegation would be seen as the right way to approach their return to the Premier League despite, as you rightly say, the task is a sizable one when you're there.
Obviously, having any debt isn't ideal and is a more common feature than not in football these days, but the hope will be they look to find a way to invest in a squad they believe would be capable of giving themselves a fighting chance of staying up while still keeping the club on a relatively stable footing.
The biggest thing that has to come out of this latest venture into the top flight is a lasting legacy - improved training/academy facilities, for example - that didn't materialise in their previous three promotions to the Premier League.
Keep across this page on Wednesday for parts two and three of Mike's Q&A, which will look at possible Turkish investment and recruitment.
Does £6m have to be paid on June 30 or just agreed with commitment to pay?published at 17:57 BST 30 June
17:57 BST 30 June
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On Wednesday, BBC Radio Humberside sports editor Mike White will answer your Hull City-related question in a three-part Q&A.
But given Tuesday is the financial deadline the Tigers were set to find £6m of income to adhere with EFL Profit and Sustainability Rules, Mike has answered this question early for you.
Eamonn asked: Does the £6m have to be received by 30 June, or can it be an agreed commitment with the actual money being received after that date?
Mike: Most, if not all, transfers in football rarely come with a cash-on-delivery agreement where 100% of the funds are transferred from the bank account of one club to another on the day of purchase.
So the simple answer is as long as the clubs have completed and submitted all the relevant paperwork and the buying club have signed off on their agreement to pay for that player, that's enough for the club accounts and, in City's case, will therefore clear the deficit to avoid sanctions for exceeding PSR limits.
However, if it was the case of having to show the money was in the account, you'd imagine the club would find ways to make sure that didn't become an issue in the way any business would operate.
Come back to this page on Wednesday for the rest of Mike's Q&A, which will look at subjects such as recruitment, Turkish investment and Premier League survival.
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