Hull City pursuing Nobel Mendy for Premier League return
Hull City are reportedly pursuing Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy and FC Augsburg midfielder Mert Komur as they prepare for a Premier League return, with Sky Sports saying deals for the pair are being worked on and Spanish reports claiming a £15m bid for Mendy.
Key Takeaways
- Sky Sports report Hull City are working on deals for Nobel Mendy and Mert Komur.
- Spanish outlet El Chiringuito says Hull have tabled a £15m offer for Mendy.
- Kicker says concrete talks over Komur have not taken place yet, despite interest reports.
- Hull open at home to Manchester United on August 22 and want about 12 new signings.
- Mendy, 21, is a Senegal international; Komur, 21, has 52 Bundesliga appearances.
According to the Yorkshire Post, the Tigers are gearing up for a long-awaited top-flight return, with Manchester United due at the MKM Stadium on August 22. Transfer business has started, but the squad still needs significant reinforcement.
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Who is Nobel Mendy and why do Hull want him?
Nobel Mendy can play centre-back or left-back. The 21-year-old only recently joined Rayo Vallecano permanently after a loan from Real Betis and came through the Paris FC academy. He is a senior Senegal international and has also been linked with Celtic this summer.
The Scottish Sun, citing El Chiringuito, reports Hull have launched a £15m bid. That would mark a sharp rise after Rayo made his move permanent for about £3million. Real Betis are said to hold a 20 per cent sell-on clause and could receive around £3m if such a fee were agreed.
A year ago, Rangers reportedly agreed personal terms before a medical issue halted an Ibrox switch. Mendy then impressed on loan as Rayo reached the Conference League final, losing to Crystal Palace.
Where do reports stand on Mert Komur?
Komur, also 21, has spent his senior career at FC Augsburg and represents Germany at youth level. Get German Football News says Kicker is confirming a Sky Germany report of Hull interest, with a Transfermarkt valuation of €12m. Turkish and Belgian clubs had also shown interest.
Kicker notes that concrete talks have not taken place yet. Last season he scored two goals and added five assists in 28 Bundesliga appearances, including 18 starts, and he has 52 top-flight games overall. Both targets bring Premier League-level experience at a young age, per Yorkshire Post reporting.
How does this fit Hull City's summer recruitment?
Talks are said to be ongoing as Hull aim to recruit a total of 12 new faces before the window closes. Senior arrivals so far include goalkeeper Jack Butland, defender Matt Targett, and midfielders Oscar Zambrano and Hidemasa Morita, with Sergej Jakirovic preparing the squad.
Hull continue to be linked with Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey, Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis and Rennes forward Breel Embolo. On the outgoing side, Mason Burstow appears close to a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday.