Hull City Owner Acun Ilicali Denies Transfer Rejection Claims
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has publicly stated he is 'disturbed' by media claims that the club has been rejected by transfer targets as they prepare for their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence. In an unusual social media post, Ilicali listed the club's three confirmed signings—goalkeeper Jack Butland, midfielder Oscar Zambrano, and defender Matt Targett—with ticks next to their names. He then posted numbers 4 through 11 with country flags and percentages, suggesting the progress of ongoing negotiations. A Japan flag at 99% aligns with reports of a deal for free agent Hidemasa Morita. Other flags included Greece and Sweden at 90%, and Australia, Croatia, and Portugal at 80%. Ilicali did not specify which reports he was disputing but emphasized the club has been working intensively for two months and aims to build a team fans can be proud of. The club recently secured a £55m bridging loan to strengthen its financial position for transfers.
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