Hull City promotion hero and ex-Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie 'watched' by two clubs
Hull City’s promotion-winning hero Oli McBurnie is reportedly being watched by two clubs
Hull City’s promotion-winning hero Oli McBurnie is reportedly being watched by Monaco and Bologna.
The 30-year-old arrived at the MKM Stadium on a free transfer last summer after a season in Spain with Las Palmas.
He added a wealth of Championship experience to the Tigers ranks, much of which was accumulated in the colours of Sheffield United.
The signing of McBurnie proved to be a stunning piece of business as his 18-goal haul sent Hull into the Premier League. He scored the winner in Hull’s 1-0 play-off final win over Middlesbrough, etching his name into the history books.
Hull City’s Oli McBurnie ‘watched’
According to reporter Alan Nixon via his Patreon page, there is interest in McBurnie from France and Italy.
It has been claimed that Ligue 1 giants Monaco and Serie A outfit Bologna both have their eyes on McBurnie, who is supposedly keen to stay put.
The report has indicated Hull will look to tie their chief marksman down to a new deal, even though he is under contract until 2028 with the Tigers having a one-year extension option.
Hull City’s capture of Oli McBurnie
In the modern era, value for money is hard to come by in the transfer market. McBurnie, however, is arguably one of the best-value EFL signings of recent years.
After watching McBurnie send his club to the Premier League, Hull’s owner Acun Ilicali told Sky Sports: “We waited for two months for Las Palmas to be relegated in order to get McBurnie.
“His contract was, if he is relegated, he could be a free transfer. So we don’t have any options, he’s our best option. We start watching Las Palmas games.
“We sit and watch the Las Palmas games, and of course sorry for Las Palmas fans, but when the other team scored, we were just celebrating, because one step more, one step more.”