17.08.2026 10:21
Hull City, the Premier League team owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has sparked debate with its transfer policy ahead of the new season. The English club, which became entitled to approximately 300 million euros in revenue from the broadcasting pool upon its promotion to the Premier League, opting for modest transfers has brought about differing opinions.
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, managed to be the last team to be promoted to the Premier League from the playoffs last season. With their promotion to the Premier League, the English club became entitled to earn approximately 300 million euros in revenue from the broadcast pool.
Hull City will play their first match of the new season in the world's most prestigious football league against Manchester United on Saturday.
LAST BY FAR IN TEAM VALUE
Despite the high revenue coming into the club's coffers, it was noteworthy that Hull City focused on more modest names during the transfer period. It was stated that Hull City's squad value is 130.3 million euros in the Premier League, where 20 teams compete.
It was also reported that Coventry City, with the lowest squad value after Hull City, has reached a value of 265.35 million euros. Thus, Hull City fell significantly behind its rivals in terms of squad value.
STINGY OR SMART?
Acun Ilıcalı's transfer strategy has brought about different opinions. Hull City's focus on players identified through scouting work instead of high-cost and experienced names has also allowed the club to keep its wage budget limited.
Those who support this strategy argue that in the event of a possible relegation, Hull City would avoid facing high player wages while revenues decrease.
FANS CALL FOR TRANSFERS
Fans who do not find the transfer policy sufficient, on the other hand, think that Ilıcalı should act more boldly. Fans who argue that it will be difficult to compete in the league with a squad made up of players without Premier League experience and not seen as stars want new additions to be made before the transfer window closes.