Hull City facing big decisions over Allahyar and Oscar Estupinan before transfer deadline
The Tigers striker is attracting interest from a host of clubs abroad
Hull City are facing big decisions surrounding the futures of striker Oscar Estupinan and winger Allahyar Sayyadmanesh before the transfer window closes on Friday evening. Estupinan has been the subject of firm bids both for a permanent and temporary exit ahead of the 11pm deadline but nothing has yet matched the club’s valuation.
City are loathed to lose the striker who scored 13 goals in his inaugural campaign in English football last term, however are willing to sanction his exit if a deal to suit both parties can be agreed upon. So far this term, the popular Colombian has one goal to his name with that coming in the Carabao Cup defeat to Doncaster Rovers earlier this month, but he is yet to start a Championship game.
A host of Spanish clubs are keen on signing the 26-year-old and City, it’s understood, will continue to weigh up their options throughout the week. First-team starts are likely to be few and far between for Liam Delap under Liam Rosenior, with the City boss preferring Liam Delap and Aaron Connolly as his two leading strikers while the club remains in the hunt to sign Keinan Davis from Aston Villa.
Davis has no shortage of interest from both England and Europe, but it’s understood has not yet made a firm decision about where his future lies beyond Friday. Another player attracting interest from Europe is Allahyar Sayydmanesh, and in a similar situation to Oscar, the club are reluctant to allow a hugely popular figure to leave the club this week without their value being met and cover being soughtThe Iranian star’s spell at City following his move from Fenerbahce last year has been ravaged by injury, but he returned to the bench on Friday night for the draw with Bristol City. Allahyar was attracting interest from the MLS prior to their transfer window closing earlier this month, and it’s understood an earlier bid was rebuffed last month.
They are, however, acutely aware of the need to free up space in their squad and on their wage bill to allow new signings to come in, while not standing in the way of a player wishing to seek regular football elsewhere. Like Oscar, Allahyar’s opportunities are also likely to be limited this term following the arrival of Scott Twine and Jason Lokilo, plus the imminent arrival of Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa.
City are also still in the hunt to bring Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to the club, should Crystal Palace opt to sanction his loan release this week, though that may well depend on Roy Hodgson bringing in cover.
