Breaking: Hull City ‘optimistic’ about landing Leicester City man ahead of Cardiff City, report suggests

Hull City are ‘optimistic’ about signing Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer, as detailed in a report by HullLive.
Hull City have been linked with a loan swoop for the Premier League man along with fellow Championship side Cardiff City, as per Darren Witcoop on X, as they hunt for some more signings. They are in need of some attacking reinforcements ahead of their opening day clash against Bristol City on Saturday 10th August.

McAteer, 21, made 26 appearances for Leicester City last season and scored seven goals, six of which came in the league. He is under contract at the King Power Stadium until June 2025 meaning his long-term future is up in the air.            In this latest update regarding his situation by HullLive, the Tigers are confident they can secure his signature. They were beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle United in their latest pre-season outing, with new boy Cody Drameh getting his first minutes.

Hull City target Leicester City man
McAteer has been on the books at Leicester City for his whole career to date and has risen up through their academy ranks.

The Northampton-born man was a regular for the Foxes at various different youth levels.

McAteer then made his first-team debut back in December 2021 in a top flight fixture against Newcastle United.

He was loaned out to Forest Green Rovers and AFC Wimbledon to get some experience under his belt in League Two.

Leicester City’s relegation to the second tier in 2023 gave him the chance to get more game time and he impressed last term.

However, his opportunities may now dry up under former Swansea City boss Steve Cooper.

What now?

Hull City could see McAteer as someone to boost their options on the wing.

The Tigers’ squad is a bit threadbare so he would get plenty of game time at the MKM Stadium.

Cardiff City have also been mentioned as a potential suitor so Tim Walter’s side will need to see off competition in this particular pursuit.

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Hull City are in talks with SV Darmstadt midfielder Marvin Mehlem over a potential move to England, as per a report by Transfermarkt.

Hull City are reportedly trying to lure the Bundesliga.2 man to the Championship as they prepare for the start of the new 2024/25 season. They have been patient with their recruitment so far this summer as they wait for the right players to become available.

Mehlem, 26, has been a key player for Darmstadt since joining them back in 2017. He has made 191 appearances in all competitions and has scored 21 goals.

In this latest update regarding his situation by Transfermarkt, a switch to the MKM Stadium may well be on the cards for him in this window as Tim Walter looks to bolster his ranks. His current club have confirmed on X that he is about to ‘change clubs’ and he was left out of their friendly against Coventry City this weekend.

Hull City linked with midfielder
Hull City could see Mehlem as someone to add more competition and depth to their midfield department.

They are short of bodies in their squad and the former Germany youth international may be seen as someone to compete with the likes of Jean Michael Seri, Regan Slater and Xavier Simons in the middle of the park.