Hull City, Huddersfield Town, Derby County and Oxford United 'eyeing January moves' for 11-goal forward
Hull City and Huddersfield Town are reportedly among the clubs eyeing January moves for Viktoria Plzeň marksman Rafiu Durosinmi.
The 22-year-old has bounced back from an 2024/25 campaign disrupted by injury to make a strong start to the current season.
He has already registered 11 goals in 24 appearances, shining in domestic competitions in the Czech Republic and in the Europa League.
It appears the Nigerian’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, with a clutch of English clubs said to be on his trail.
Rafiu Durosinmi interest
According to Football Insider, Hull and Huddersfield are among those who have registered an interest in the frontman.
Also believed to be keen are Derby County and Oxford United, who have been named as admirers.
Durosinmi is out of contract at the end of the season and it has been suggested he could be available for a cut-price fee of £5.7m.
That figure would be a significant outlay for a League One club, although Huddersfield did show plenty of ambition in the summer transfer window.
They may also be at a disadvantage due to their inability to offer Championship football, even if they did lure players from higher levels in the last window.
Hull are under a transfer embargo and would not be able to stump up a fee in January, potentially leaving them needing to strike a loan agreement.
Rafiu Durosinmi’s career trajectory
After cutting his teeth in his native Nigeria, Durosinmi was given his first opportunity in Europe by Czech outfit MFK Karviná.
He then spent time on loan at Viktoria Plzeň, doing enough to earn a permanent move in 2023.
A towering figure at 6ft 4ins, his physicality could make him well-suited for the rough and tumble of the EFL.
He also has an eye for goal, with his tally of 33 goals in 80 appearances for Viktoria Plzeň an undeniably impressive one.