City are expecting a hectic summer as they prepare for life in the top division
Charleroi SC’s Algerian midfielder Yacine Titraoui in action (Image: Tom Goyvaerts / BELGA / AFP via Getty Images)
Hull City are one of the clubs linked with a move for Royal Charleroi SC’s Yacine Titraoui this summer, with the central midfielder keen to move to the Premier League.
The rumour mill has been in full swing over the days since City’s Wembley victory, which saw them promoted to the Premier League after a decade away.
Rated at around £10m, City, along with Sunderland and Leeds United, have been credited with interest in the Algerian, who is currently on international duty as he prepares for the World Cup, which kicks off next weekend.
Titraoui is contracted with the Belgian club until next summer, though they do have the option to extend that by a further 12 months, and a move to England is likely, according to a source close to the player.
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“It’s true that Sunderland and Hull City are very interested in Titraoui, but the player is currently focused on the World Cup, which is fast approaching,” a source close to the player is quoted as saying.
“I won’t hide the fact that I spoke with Titraoui, and he confided in me that his dream was to play in the Premier League last season and that he doesn’t want to play in any other league. But as you know, Yacine Titraoui’s fate rests in the hands of Charleroi. They will not comment on the player’s future until after his participation in the World Cup this summer.
“Imagine if Titraoui participates in the World Cup and shines with Algeria; his market value will skyrocket! Charleroi are waiting for that to happen in order to get the best possible price for Titraoui’s transfer.”
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