The Tigers are pushing hard to finally end their quest to sign the Scotland international
Hull City remain hopeful of securing a deal for Oli McBurnie in the next 24 hours as the Championship club continue to hold talks with the striker.
City have spent much of the summer tracking the 29-year-old and have made their case to bring him to the MKM Stadium with a lucrative, long-term contract on the table.
Boss Sergej Jakirovic had suggested on Saturday that McBurnie would be given the weekend to decide what his plans were, but after more conversations, it’s thought some progress has been made with both parties and a growing possibility a deal gets done.
Sources told Hull Live on Monday that owner Acun Ilicali is involved in the deal to try and get it over the line, with the club pushing hard to wrap it up and have him in the squad for Saturday’s season opener at Coventry City.
The Tigers believe the chance to be a regular starter under a manager keen to work with him, the chance to link up with former Blades teammates John Egan and John Lundstram and the likelihood of him becoming an instant terrace favourite will swing things in their favour.
McBurnie has spent much of the summer considering his future after opting to leave Las Palmas following their relegation from Spain’s La Liga, but it’s believed his future will be decided imminently.
Sheffield United have offered him a significant contract to tie up a return to Bramall Lane, a little over 12 months after his departure from the Steel City, while Ipswich Town and Swansea City have been lurking.
A return to Las Palmas had not been ruled out, with the Gran Canaria club desperate to see him return for their assault on what they hope will be an instant return to Spain’s top flight.
City, though, remain positive that they can wrap up a deal for one of their top targets this summer and hope that they can get it sealed in the coming hours.
The Tigers are still keen on striker Matija Frigan, but any hope of securing that deal will hinge on the outcome of the club’s appeal on Wednesday against a three-window transfer fee restriction.
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