Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic believes the MKM Stadium is the perfect place for striker Matija Frigan to take the next steps in his career.
City are in talks with Westerlo over a loan move for the 22-year-old Croatian frontman, who played for Jakirovic at Rijeka as the Tigers look to bolster their attacking ranks.
Owner Acun Ilicali had hoped to sign Frigan on a permanent deal but those hopes were put on ice earlier this month when the club were hit by a transfer embargo, and then fee restriction by the EFL amid concerns over the club’s spending.
While City can now sign players on loan and free transfers, any loan deal for Frigan would mean the Championship club cannot pay Westerlo a fee, though that’s not expected to be a problem.
“Yes (we want him),” the City boss told Hull Live. “He’s an excellent striker. His work rate is very high. A very good left-foot finisher, good with the header, good with the left and right foot, good in the spaces, he’s a good target man.
“I think this is the next step for him. This is perfect for him because if it’s coming from Croatia from Rijeka, then it’s maybe a bigger step for him, but now after Westerlo, I think he’s ready to play. Yes, of course,” he added when asked if it was a deal he would like done quickly.
Meanwhile, the Tigers expect to find out on Thursday the date when their appeal over their three-window fee restriction will be heard. It’s hoped City have some clarity by the end of the month on what they can and can’t do in the transfer market.
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