Vice-president confirms Hull City approach for Hatayspor duo Saba Lobjanidze and Ayoub El Kaabi

Mustafa Ozat, vice-president of Turkish Super-Lig club Hatayspor claims Hull City have made contact over Saba Lobjanidze and Ayoub El Kaabi. The duo only joined the club last summer but have made more than 30 appearances for the mid-table side..

El Kaabi would bolster Shota Arveladze's strike force having scored 18 goals last season to finish thee campaign as Hatayspor's top goal scorer, while Lobjanidza scored eight times and notched eight assists from out wide. El Kaabi has one year left on his contract after signing a two-year deal last summer, but Lobjanidze's contract expires in the summer of 2024.

Ozat claims that Hull have made an approach for both players. However, the vice-president claims a fee has not been agreed, despite the board of directors holding talks about their future.

Speaking to Turkish media outlet Ajansspor, Ozat said: “Hull City made offers for Saba Lobjanidze and Ayoub El Kaabi.

"We talked about this with our board of directors. However, we have not yet determined a transfer fee.”