Hull City news: Jakirovic confirms Iroegbunam deal in doubt

BBC Published Aug 17, 2026 Reviewed Aug 18, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic said the deal for Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is in doubt because the 23‑year‑old suffered an abductor injury that will keep him out for at least six weeks.

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Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic said the club is interested in three right backs, hoping one of them will sign by next weekend.

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Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic said the club also hopes to acquire an additional option in the striker position.

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Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic says a deal for Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is in doubt after the 23-year-old picked up an injury.

Speaking to BBC Radio Humberside following the draw with French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, Jakirovic said: "It's difficult because Tim is injured.

"We agreed everything between Everton and the player, but in the last game he got an abductor [injury].

"It's a minimum of six weeks so I don't know. Maybe, we will take another player because we need players right now. We don't have time.

"We will see, but what I want now is a new player in this position."

Meanwhile, Jakirovic revealed Hull are interested in three right backs, with hope one of them will sign by next weekend.

He also hopes to also acquire an additional option in the striker position.

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