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Hull City transfer news: Dilane Bakwa talks, 21m Keito Nakamura deal, Bailey decision

Hull City transfer news with updates on Marcus Pedersen, Mohamed Toure, Justin Njinmah and much more

Nottingham Forest's Dilane Bakwa is a target for Hull City(Image: Getty)

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Mark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer

Updated 06:14, 19 Aug 2026

Thank you for following HullLive's Hull City LIVE transfer blog on Tuesday, August 18

Well be on hand throughout the day to keep you posted on the latest transfer news and gossip from the MKM Stadium, as the Tigers prepare for their first season back in the Premier League.

As reported by our City correspondent Barry Cooper, the Tigers are looking to sign Tonrino star Marcus Holmgren Pedersen before the summer transfer window closes.

There have also been reports claiming that Norwich City striker Mohamed Toure has emerged as a target, but the newly-promoted Premier League club will seemingly have competition for his signature.

It has also been reported that the club have expressed an interest in signing Werder Bremen star Justin Njinmah, who is said to also be a target for several other clubs.

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18th Aug20:48 BST

Keito Nakamura interest

Hull City hold an interest in signing Stade de Reims winger Keito Nakamura.

Nakamura, 26, played all four of Japan's matches at the World Cup this summer and is being targeted as an alternative to Aston Villa's Leon Baily.

Nakamura is valued at 21.5m, according to BBC Sport, with the forward keen on a move to the Premier League.

He finished as Ligue 1 side Reims' top scorer with 14 goals last season and bagged a goal and an assist at the World Cup.

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Shane Ireland

18th Aug20:43 BST

Hull 'in talks for Dilane Bakwa move'

Hull City have made a move for Nottingham Forest striker Dilane Bakwa, according to reports.

TalkSPORT are reporting this evening that the Tigers are targeting a loan deal for Bakwa, who cost Forest around 30m from Strasbourg last year.

The France youth international made 13 Premier League appearances last season.

[Swansea City's Cameron Burgess (left) and Nottingham Forest's Dilane Bakwa (right) battle for the ball]

Swansea City's Cameron Burgess (left) and Nottingham Forest's Dilane Bakwa (right) battle for the ball

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Shane Ireland

18th Aug16:51 BST

Niccol Fortini latest

Barry Cooper has provided the latest on Hull City's quest to sign Fiorentina defender Niccol Fortini.

Hull City are closing in on a deal to sign 20-year-old defender Niccol Fortini from Fiorentina, with hope a deal could be completed before the weekend opener against Manchester United.The versatile defender, who can operate on the left or right side of defence or in midfield, came through the ranks at Fiorentina and made his debut for the Italian national team back in June. Fortini is out of contract in Florence next summer, and City have moved to tie up an initial loan deal which would see him arrive at the MKM Stadium to boost Sergej Jakirovic's defensive options, already increased by the big-money arrivals of Nobel Mendy and Lucas Herrington. The move can be made permanent next summer with the option to buy at around 9m euros.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE.

[Niccolo Fortini made his debut for Italy earlier in the summer]

Niccolo Fortini made his debut for Italy earlier in the summer(Image: Claudio Villa - FIGC/FIGC via Getty Images)

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug15:56 BST

City eye SIX more transfers

Our man covering the Tigers, Barry Cooper, reports that City are considering bringing in as many as six more players this summer.

Barry has covered the club's move for Niccolo Fortini and writes in his piece that a further half-dozen could follow the Fiorentina defender through the doors at the MKM Stadium.

The Tigers are working on bringing in another goalkeeper, midfielder, winger and at least two more forwards to bolster boss Sergej Jakirovic's ranks, and it's understood they are interested in the Reims winger Keito Nakamura.

You can read more from Barry HERE.

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Richard Cusack

18th Aug15:34 BST

Elye Wahi latest

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Elye Wahi has rejected the chance to move to Hull City this summer, reports Kieran King.

Wahi, 23, joined Frankfurt from Marseille for 25million in January 2025 but has since struggled for form at the Bundesliga club. Indeed, he has scored just once in 25 appearances during his time at The Eagles.

But he did spent the second half of last season at Ligue 1 side Nice and impressed, netting nine goals in 19 matches as he helped the club remain the French top-flight. And according to L'Equipe, it's believed that Wahi is prioritising a return to Nice this summer despite receiving approaches from Hull and Serie A outfit Lazio.

[Elye Wahi has rejected the chance to join Hull City]

Elye Wahi has rejected the chance to join Hull City(Image: Getty Images)

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug14:11 BST

Mohamed Toure latest

Hull City have reportedly joined the race to sign Norwich City star Mohamed Toure, but will seemingly face competition for his signature.

Reports have emerged claiming that Hull are exploring a deal to strengthen their forward line, and now there has been a fresh update.

Toure has been reported as a target for Hull this summer, with journalist Rudi Galetti claiming that the Tigers are joined by Porto in expressing an interest in signing the Australia international.

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug13:18 BST

31m double link emerges

Interesting reports from France, where it is claimed that both Keito Nakamura and Yeremay Hernandez are of interest to the Tigers.

Foot Mercato reports that the Tigers have added those two names to their 'shortlist' this summer.

Worth a combined 31m, Nakamura currently plays for Reims and it is even claimed that City have made contact with the player's agents.

Hernandez, meanwhile, currently turns out for Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.

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Richard Cusack

18th Aug13:16 BST

Niccolo Fortini interest

Hull City have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Fiorentina defender Niccolo Fortini.

According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Tigers have joined the race to sign Fortini, who has previously been linked with a switch to Bournemouth.

The report claims that Hull have a "serious" interest in signing the winger, with both clubs in talks over a loan deal which will apparently include an option to make the move permanent.

It has been claimed elsewhere in the Italian press that a move is 'close'.

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug12:05 BST

Cathal McCarthy latest

Barry Cooper has provided the latest on the expected departure of Cathal McCarthy:

Hull City defender Cathal McCarthy is joining Kilmarnock on loan for the duration of the 2026/27 season, as he looks to get a full campaign under his belt.McCarthy will spend the season with Killie, as they look to recover from a poor start to the Scottish Premiership season, which has seen them beaten 4-3 in their season opener at St Johnstone, before losing 5-1 at home to Celtic, though they did come through a Scottish League Cup game against Ayr on Friday night.

[Cathal McCarthy is heading to Scotland on a season-long loan]

Cathal McCarthy is heading to Scotland on a season-long loan(Image: MB Media/Getty Images)

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug10:43 BST

Justin Njinmah link

Hull City are being linked with a move for Werder Bremer star Justin Njinmah this summer.

It has been reported by Sport Bild that the Tigers are joined by Serie A club Fiorentina and Championship outfit Southampton in expressing an interest in signing Njinmah, 25, before the transfer window closes.

The winger is also said to be a player of interest to Marseille in Ligue 1, although a potential price tag is yet to be disclosed.

[Justin Njinmah in action for Werder Bremen last season]

Justin Njinmah in action for Werder Bremen last season(Image: Fabio Deinert/Getty Images)

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug09:43 BST

Mohamed Toure wanted

Hull City have been credited with an interest in signing Norwich City star Mohamed Toure.

According to journalist Rudi Galetti, the Tigers are joined by Porto and Sporting Lisbon in expressing a desire to sign Toure this summe.

Hull and Porto are reported to have enquired about Toure, while Sporting havce identified the Australia international as a potential target.

[Mohamed Toure]

Mohamed Toure in action for Australia(Image: Getty Images)

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug09:39 BST

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen latest

As reported by Hull City corresponded Barry Cooper, Torino striker Marcus Holmgren Pedersen has emerged as a target for the Tigers this summer.

Hull are pushing to sign the Norway international, who starred for his country at the World Cup earlier this summer.

It's understood that a 5m (4.3m) bid has already been turned down by the Serie A outfit from Hull, with the right-back identified as a key target for ahead of their return to the Premier League.

[Marcus Pedersen has been linked with a move to Hull City]

Marcus Pedersen has been linked with a move to Hull City(Image: Getty Images)

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Mark Wakefield

18th Aug09:37 BST

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Greetings and welcome to the latest Hull City LIVE transfer blog.

We'll be here throughout the day to keep you posted on the latest Tigers transfer news and gossip from the MKM Stadium.

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