Hull City 'eye move' for Troyes star Ismael Boura as Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End also linked
Hull City are reportedly eyeing a move for Troyes defender Ismaël Boura - who is also said to be of interest to Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers.
The 25-year-old has been a regular fixture for Troyes this season, helping the club to ascend to the Ligue 2 summit.
A left-back by trade, he represents Comoros at international level and was recently on Africa Cup of Nations duty.
He has been on the books of Troyes since 2023, when he joined from Lens, although is now said to have admirers in England.
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Hull City linked with left-back
According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Hull are among the Championship clubs looking at Boura in the market.
Also said to be interested are Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End. The aforementioned pair would have the advantage of being able to strike permanent deals, while Hull’s embargo would leave them having to explore a loan arrangement or free transfer.
Posting on X, O’Rourke said: “Hull City, Blackburn and Preston North End are eyeing moves for Troyes defender Ismael Boura in this month’s transfer window. Boura has impressed for Troyes helping them to the top of Ligue 2 this season.”
Hull City’s current position
Hull recently lost Ryan Giles to injury, prompting the recall of Matty Jacob from his loan spell at Reading to provide cover at left-back.
At the weekend, captain Lewie Coyle filled in at left-back as the Tigers advanced in the FA Cup at the expense of Blackburn Rovers.
Hull have made one signing so far this month, snapping up free agent centre-back James Debayo. The 20-year-old had left Leeds United in the summer and impressed during a trial at the MKM Stadium.
It now remains to be seen whether Hull further explore the free agent and loan markets further to aid their push for promotion from the Championship.
The Tigers currently sit seventh in the second tier, level on points with sixth-placed Watford.