Potential Hull City transfer barrier emerges as they weigh up move for 23-year-old

Hull City boss Shota Arveladze has admitted he’s unsure how sanctions surrounding Chelsea will affect their ability to conclude a permanent deal for goalkeeper Nathan Baxter in the summer, speaking candidly to Hull Live.

The 23-year-old proved to be an instrumental figure earlier in the season with his introduction into the starting lineup seeing a dramatic upturn in their form, keeping four consecutive clean sheets in November and seeing the Tigers win a maximum 12 points from that run.

That run proved to be the catalyst for the East Yorkshire outfit to get themselves out of danger – and are now all but safe despite enduring a mixed start under the stewardship of Arveladze.

Because of the impact of Baxter and fellow loanee Di’Shon Bernard, who arrived from Manchester United in the summer, they are reportedly keen on getting the duo tied down to permanent contracts.

However, economic sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich by the UK government due to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty, with the club unable to make money on merchandise, tickets and some other sources of revenue.

Hull’s boss is currently unclear whether that will hinder their permanent pursuit in the summer – but is hopeful of making more progress on this issue in the near future.

The 49-year-old said: “I think this has happened quickly, it’s too early. I don’t know how much it will change things.

“We will just wait to hear more about it in the coming days, and I’m sure we’ll get a clearer picture.

“On our side, we’re happy with him and we want to look after him. We need to think in the same direction and make each other happy, both sides are happy right now.

“The most difficult part is when you leave Chelsea and decide that your