Hull City have been linked with a winger who is also said to be in the sights of Everton and Sunderland
Hull City are among the Premier League clubs who have been linked with Norway international Jens Petter Hauge.
A left-sided winger, Petter Hauge was part of Norway’s World Cup squad and made his only appearance in their group stage defeat to France. He plays in the country of his birth at club level, representing Bodø/Glimt.
His exploits appear to have put him on the radar of Premier League clubs, as a clutch of them have been mooted as potential destinations for the wideman.
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Jens Petter Hauge represents Norway at international level. | Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images
Hull City linked with Norway winger
TEAMtalk have claimed Hull are assessing their wide options, with Petter Hauge viewed as a player who would fit their requirements. However, nothing beyond interest has been mentioned by the outlet’s sources.
A battle for his signature could potentially play out, as the report has claimed Everton have reignited interest in the former AC Milan man.
Sunderland are also said to be monitoring Petter Hauge, who could reportedly move for a fee in the region of £30m.
That would be a significant outlay for Hull, who have yet to fully flex their financial muscles in the transfer market. As it stands, goalkeeper Jack Butland and midfielder Oscar Zambrano are their only new recruits.
Sergej Jakirovic led Hull City to promotion via the Championship play-offs - and is now preparing his side for the Premier League.placeholder image
Sergej Jakirovic led Hull City to promotion via the Championship play-offs - and is now preparing his side for the Premier League. | Alex Pantling/Getty Images
Hull City manager on recruitment
Regarding recruitment, Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic said: “We have to build a team who will be competitive, not just participating there. I know me, I know my staff, the players know our habits, we like to win the games, so I hope we will be one team who will perform well and be competitive.
“I know how demanding and difficult it is. When I look at Burnley, they won promotion from the Championship with 100 points, then last season they took 22 points. So it's very, very difficult.
“But also Leeds, Sunderland, they showed a recipe that we can build. If you spend money wisely and with a plan, we can build.”