Hull City 'line up' transfer swoop for Hajduk Split midfielder Rokas Pukstas
Hull City reported as admirers of Hajduk Split midfielder Rokas Pukstas
Hull City have reportedly lined up a move for Hajduk Split midfielder Rokas Pukštas.
A box-to-box midfielder with an impressive engine, Pukštas has established himself as one of the promising figures in Croatia’s top flight.
The 21-year-old made 36 appearances for Hajduk Split across all competitions last season, registering 10 goals and four assists.
Hull City credited with interest in midfielder
According to SportsBoom, the USA youth international has caught the eye of Hull ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Hull boss Sergej Jakirović is said to be a huge admirer of the midfielder and it has been suggested his knowledge of the Croatian market could give the Tigers an edge a the race for his signature.
Reports have indicated Hull are looking to blend experience with youth when it comes to their summer recruitment and Pukštas ticks the latter box.
Hull City’s summer recruitment
Hull had an effective albeit somewhat polarising style of play in the Championship, but shook off criticism and allowed their philosophy to take them to the promised land.
In the Premier League, the Tigers will regularly come up against clubs boasting superior quality. Energy and grit, therefore, will be even more important.
Pukštas is renowned for his all-action style and could prove useful in midfield battles against some of the world’s elite players.
Regarding Hull’s recruitment plans, Jakirović said: "We will try to add better players than we have right now. This is also our job.
"I think the main players who brought us to the Premier League can stay. They can help us as well. We just have to add better players than we have.
"I think Sunderland's recipe is great. They brought dynamic players with the pace and speed. So you can build this type of team."