Hull City are eyeing a move for Oliver Ntcham, with the 31-year-old’s future yet to be determined this summer.
Foot Mercato report that the central midfielder is on Hull’s list as they look to bolster their options for their return to the Premier League.
Hull City show interest
The French outlet reports that Oliver Ntcham is ‘continuing on his own path’ this summer after leaving Samsunspor.
He left the Turkish club at the beginning of the month when his contract expires. And while manager Thorsten Frink has not given up hope of him returning, Ntcham does have other options.
According to FM’s information, Erzurumspor are also keen, while Hull City are keeping a close eye on his situation as well. They have ‘made enquiries’ about him.
They value his experience at the highest level as well as his status as a player trained in England at Manchester City. Both of these make him an attractive prospect for the Tigers, who need to strengthen.
Premier League next?
Ntcham’s career to date has certainly been an eclectic one. After coming through in France with Paris FC and Le Havre, he joined Manchester City in 2012. He worked his way up through the youth ranks, with a loan move to Genoa in 2015.
He then joined Celtic in 2015, spending four years in Scotland before moving to Marseille on loan in 2021. Six months later, he moved to Swansea, with a two-year spell there ending in a move to Samsunspor in 2023. His three-year spell at the Turkish club saw him score 15 goals and register three assists in 94 appearances.
Now he finds himself a free agent for the first time in his career. He must make a choice between staying in Türkiye or taking his shot at Premier League football with Hull City, who are considering a potential deal for the midfielder.
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