10 players Hull City could sign following promotion to Premier League

Hull City are preparing for life in the Premier League after Oli McBurnie's dramatic injury-time winner saw them beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.

The Tigers have not played in the top-flight of English football since the 2016/17 season when they suffered an immediate return to the second-tier.

Hull finished sixth in the Championship table after ending a six-match winless run by beating Norwich City on the final day of the season.

Sergej Jakirović's men then overcame Millwall City over two legs in their semi-final before beating Middlesbrough at Wembley following Southampton's expulsion from the play-offs.

The likes of McBurnie, John Egan and John Lundstram have had experience of the Premier League, but Hull are likely to require a number of additions to ensure they are ready for Premier League football come August.

We've put together a list of 10 players who Hull could target over the summer.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis

There could be plenty of departures from Southampton this summer following the Spygate saga.

The Saints have a number of players who could make the step up to Premier League football and Taylor Harwood-Bellis is at the top of the list.

The 24-year-old defender has been capped by England and he has spent the last three seasons on the South Coast.

Harwood-Bellis is a player who has the potential to become a mainstay in the top-flight over the next few years.

Tariq Lamptey

Ghanaian right-back Tariq Lamptey is a free agent after leaving Fiorentina earlier this month.

Lamptey had only joined the Serie A club last summer for a fee of €6 million plus add-ons, but he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament shortly after signing.

The 25-year-old, who has previously represented England at Under-21 level, has been restricted to just two appearances during the 2025/26 season.

He impressed during his six-year spell at Brighton & Hove Albion and a return to fitness should make him an appealing target for the Premier League newcomers.

Josh Tymon

Could Josh Tymon make a return to Hull nine years after leaving the club?

Tymon made 12 appearances for the club before departing for Stoke City in the summer of 2017.

Now aged 27, Tymon has been at Swansea City for the last three seasons and he was recently named in the Championship team of the season.

The left-wing-back thrives when he is part of a back five and he could be a useful addition down the left flank.

Yves Bissouma

Tottenham Hotspur will surely have a high turnover of players this summer and midfielder Yves Bissouma is one player who will depart.

The Mali midfielder has spent the last four seasons at Tottenham after joining from Brighton for £30 million in June 2022.

A loss of form and injury problems have limited his game time this season but he is still in the prime of his career.

If he can find the form of his Brighton days, his physicality and experience in midfield would be ideal for Hull next season.

Imran Louza

Watford captain Imran Louza could leave Vicarage Road this summer if a Premier League team comes knocking.

Louza has not always been the most consistent performer in the last couple of years, but he is a class above most midfielders in the Championship on his day.

The 27-year-old is capable of running games from midfield and his quality could compliment the likes of Regan Slater and Matt Crooks.

Louza would likely cost around £7m - £10m and that could represent good value if Hull are able to get the best out of him.

Ross Barkley

A midfielder of the calibre of Ross Barkley on a free transfer would be a no-brainer for Hull.

Frank Lampard and Coventry City are believed to be interested in securing his services and it is likely that he will have a number of options.

Despite not being first choice for Aston Villa this season, Barkley has still featured 20 times in the Premier League and he will still feel that he can play at the highest-level.

Barkley had an excellent impact when joining Luton Town after they were promoted ahead of the 2023/24 season and he could have a similar influence in Kingston upon Hull.

Femi Azeez

Millwall winger Femi Azeez has enjoyed an excellent campaign in the Championship.

Azeez has spent the last two seasons in Bermondsey after joining from Reading and he has become a key part of Alex Neil's side.

The Lions were beaten by Hull in the play-offs but Azeez contributed 11 goals and eight assists in a stellar campaign.

Players with experience of top-level football could well appeal more, but Azeez is a player who is on an upward trajectory and he is yet to reach his peak.

Jean-Mattéo Bahoya

Naturally as a promoted team, there will be games where Hull have less of the ball and will have to sit in against more experienced opposition.

What is needed in those situations is an outlet and Jean-Mattéo Bahoya ticks that box.

The 21-year-old French attacking midfielder is one of the fastest players in European football and he has already played top-flight football in France and Germany.

Bahoya has been a key player at Eintracht Frankfurt this season and if he can add goals to his game, he has the potential to be a star of the future.

Matthis Abline

While McBurnie will fancy his chances of leading the line next season after an excellent campaign, Hull will need more attacking options to choose from.

23-year-old French striker Abline has scored 19 goals across all competitions in the last two seasons with Nantes.

He is a player who has the physique to thrive in the Premier League and one of his strengths is his ability to link play.

With the versatility to also play wide on the left or the right of a front three, Albine could be a shrewd acquisition for Hull.

Zan Vipotnik

The Swansea forward has topped the Championship goalscoring charts this season with a total of 23 goals.

He has been linked with a move to Brighton & Hove Albion and it would be a surprise if he started next season with the Welsh club.

The Slovenian international has impressed in the second-tier and he could be a player who relishes a step up in level.

Vipotnik is likely to command a fee of £15m - £20m and much will depend on how much money there is in the budget for the new season.