Hull sporting director Dublin on transfer targetspublished at 12:34 1 July
12:34 1 July
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Jared Dublin provides transfer update
"Timing is an important lesson for the club and myself to make sure we prioritise the number one target.
"Oli needs to sort out his parts at Las Palmas to finalise and it's up to us if we can come to an agreement."
Hull City sporting director Jared Dublin spoke to BBC Radio Humberside's Mike White at the unveiling of head coach Sergej Jakirovic about several of the club's summer transfer targets, which include ex-Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie.
Fixture day is almost upon us...published at 15:42 25 June
15:42 25 June
Your club will soon discover their schedule for the upcoming EFL season. As soon as Thursday, in fact.
Want to know who your side will face on opening day? The EFL fixtures will be announced at 12:00 BST - but that's not all.
The day will be rounded off by the first round of Carabao Cup being drawn at 16:30 BST.
So check back on 26 June to see who your team faces first, last and everything in between.
Gossip: Alzate set for Selles reunion?published at 10:32 24 June
10:32 24 June
Hull City and Columbia midfielder Steven Alzate, 26, could be set for an exit from the Tigers this summer amid interest from La Liga side Valencia and Sheffield United. (Hull Live, external)
Gossip: O'Brien among Hull's top transfer targetspublished at 11:57 19 June
11:57 19 June
Out-of-favour Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien, who has had recent loan spells with Swansea, Los Angeles FC and Middlesbrough, is one of Hull City's top transfer targets this summer. (Hull Daily Mail), external
Hull, Birmingham City and Norwich are among the clubs chasing Arminia Bielefeld defender Louis Oppie, but the 23-year-old German is also attracting strong interest from Bundesliga rivals Union Berlin who have already submitted a bid. (Football Insider), external
Could Phillips challenge Pandur?published at 11:34 17 June
11:34 17 June
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Dillon Phillips: Who is Hull City's new signing?
Will new Hull City signing Dillon Phillips challenge the position of current number one keeper Ivor Pandur?
Phillips joined on Monday from Rotherham United, where he rotated in and out of the starting XI last season, making 33 League One appearances.
Paul Davis from the Rotherham Advertiser has been speaking to BBC Radio Humberside about why Phillips probably won't be the first name on the teamsheet when he arrives at the Tigers.
"Dillon in one-off games could be very good, a very good shot stopper at times. Sometimes he let things through and you thought 'oh, he might have saved that'.
"He kind of got found out a little bit. He could play well for five or six games and something would go wrong and that's why he never played in the team permanently.
"In the Championship, I think he'd be a very good back-up but I'd be very surprised if Hull bring him in as their first choice."
Gossip: Hull close to Ajayi deal and want McBurniepublished at 12:23 16 June
12:23 16 June
Hull City want to sign ex-Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie, 29, from Las Palmas after the Spanish side's relegation from La Liga but may face competition from his former club if Chris Wilder remains as Blades manager. (Hull Daily Mail), external
Laalaoui joins from Moroccan side Fath Union Sport in his first move outside of his home country.
African football journalist Mark Gleeson has been speaking to BBC Radio Humberside about how he believes Laalaoui is a "bright little prospect" but might take time to show his true ability as he eases into life in England.
"The Championship is physically such a big deal, it's a big man's world. I think it's going to be a slow process," Gleeson said.
"I'm not sure he's going to make an impact initially, it might be a bit of a punt on a long-term talent rather than someone who is going to make immediate waves.
"I think the Championship is not the forum for silky African skills, I think it takes a while. My gut feeling is don't expect immediate fireworks."
Rob: Yet another bizarre appointment by the chairman. No experience of English football and in particular the Championship, which is such a difficult league. I hope I'm wrong but this just smacks of the previous two appointments whereby the chairman had to sack them and bring someone else in. I'm not holding my breath though.
James: I don't get it! Firstly the decision to part with Rosenior after a seventh-placed finish, then to jettison Selles after keeping them up! What does the owner want? Why not go for someone with a proven track record in the Championship?
Joe: As Hull fan that's watched us every week, week in week out, we need to actually concentrate on the squad and the quality we bring in. We need players who want to play for the club and give it their all, and realise we are a Championship team and the style of football has to be to win as many games as possible and realise we aren't gonna hammer people 5-0 every week - we have to win the close games. Hopefully he will be given the tools he needs to build a strong squad.
John: I cannot believe we are doing this again. It's the exact same as last season. Sack a promising, well-respected coach with good results in the English game for a complete nobody with no experience in English football. We were lucky to attract Selles last season and just about stay up. Who are we going to find at Christmas after this new guy is gone and we're bottom of the table again?
Mark: He is on his eighth managerial job in eight years, and out of the previous seven only two lasted more than one season, not exactly a ringing endorsement.
Nick: We should have got a reliable manager who knows the league. The owner has unrealistic expectations as has proven over and again. Good luck to the new manager, he will need it.
Jonathan: He doesn't know the league and he has a poor team to manage. Unless he can make lots of changes it will be a difficult season. And we don't know him at all so he won't be given long before we get frustrated.
Sam: At the moment, most City fans see Ilicali as being foolish for two bad appointments (Arveladze and Walters) and two awful sacking decisions (Rosenior and Selles). But that can all still be forgotten about if this unknown guy is a success. I'm pretty dubious but will give him a chance.
Rob: Yet again, another manager without Championship experience. Now it's time for another episode of 'dart in a map' recruitment which tends to be the policy of choice for the owner. Get it wrong again and we will be in trouble in the league and financially.