Hull City Boss Sergej Jakirovic Discusses Transfer Targets in BBC Radio Interview
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic detailed the club’s ongoing pursuits for new players in a recent discussion with BBC Radio Humberside. Among the prominent targets are Joe Gelhardt and Tim Iroegbunam.
Jakirovic expressed optimism regarding Gelhardt’s potential return. The Leeds forward previously contributed significantly during his loan spells at Hull, playing a vital role in their promotion last season. “There is no doubt about Joe Gelhardt,” he stated, praising the player’s performance. “He scored 15 goals and provided seven assists. He was directly involved in 22 goals. He loves Hull City, he wants to be here, and he is very happy here. I think it’s just a matter of time until we finish this job, and I hope we will finish this. If he is in the rotation for our team, it will be very good for us.”
In addition to Gelhardt, Jakirovic highlighted another target: Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. He believes Iroegbunam brings the right profile the team needs in midfield. “I think there is progress in this player,” he commented. “I like how he is playing, and he is very experienced. We need this profile for a midfielder, and I hope we will sign him. It could be a loan or a permanent transfer. He is in the last year of his contract, which is an advantage for us.”
As part of his special studio discussion with BBC Radio Humberside, Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has opened up and given updates on the club’s pursuits of various transfer targets, including Joe Gelhardt and Tim Iroegbunam.
Gelhardt has spent two loan spells with the Tigers, helping them to promotion last season, and Jakirovic says a return for the Leeds forward is “just a matter of time”.
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“There is no doubt about Joe Gelhardt,” he said.
“I have no doubt because he proves everything on the pitch.
“Last season – 15 goals and seven assists. 22 times directly involved in a goal. He loves Hull City, he wants to be here, he is very happy here.
“This I think is also just a matter of time until we finish this job and I hope we will finish this.
“I think if he will be in the rotation for our team then it will be very good for us.
“Of course I would like to sign him because he has proved everything on the pitch.”
Another target is Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, who fits the profile Jakirovic wants to add to his squad.
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“I think there is progress in this player,” he added.
“I like how he is playing and he is very experienced. I think we need this profile for a midfielder and I hope we will sign him.
“But, we will see. It could be a loan or permanent transfer. There is a lot of exchanging. He is in the last year of his contract which is an advantage for us.”
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