Hull City 'pursuing' Celtic-linked Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy and FC Augsburg's Mert Kömür
Hull City have been credited with interest in an exciting pair ahead of their Premier League return
Hull City are reportedly in pursuit of Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy and FC Augsburg midfielder Mert Kömür.
The Tigers are gearing up for a long-awaited return to the Premier League, with Manchester United due to visit the MKM Stadium for a mouthwatering season opener on August 22.
There has been transfer activity in East Yorkshire, but Hull’s squad still needs plenty of work to get it ready for the top flight.
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Hull City in ‘pursuit’ of promising pair
According to Sky Sports, deals for Mendy and Kömür are being worked on by Hull.
Talks are said to be ongoing, with Hull looking to recruit a total of 12 new faces before the summer transfer window comes to a close.
Mendy, who can operate at centre-back or left-back, only recently joined Rayo Vallecano on a permanent basis after spending last season on loan at the club from Real Betis. A product of the Paris FC academy, the 21-year-old is a senior Senegal international and has also been linked with Scottish giants Celtic this summer.
Kömür, also 21, has spent the entirety of his senior career on the books of German outfit FC Augsburg. An attack-minded midfielder, Kömür represents Germany at youth level.
Both boast exciting potential but crucially have already accumulated top-flight experience.
Hull City’s summer transfer business
Hull have made four senior signings this summer - goalkeeper Jack Butland, defender Matt Targett and midfielders Oscar Zambrano and Hidemasa Morita.
They continue to be linked with Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey and there has also been talk of interest in Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis and Rennes forward Breel Embolo.
On the outgoings front, fringe player Mason Burstow appears to be nearing a loan switch to League One promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday.