Overview
- Hull Live reports an 18-month agreement with EFL clearance to sign Dieng without an outgoing, while Teesside Live says talks are stalled over how his wages would be divided.
- Middlesbrough are willing to sanction a free transfer to reduce their wage bill, but the sides remain apart on Hull’s contribution versus a Boro subsidy for the remaining 18 months of Dieng’s deal.
- Outside a possible exception for Dieng, Hull continue to operate a one-in, one-out policy and cannot pay transfer or loan fees, with recent youth loans not affecting senior squad capacity.
- Sergej Jakirovic says Dieng would add competition for current starter Ivor Pandur, and Hull still seek midfield cover with Kieran Dowell among targets that would require exits to proceed.
- With the window underway and an FA Cup tie on Sunday, Hull are pursuing limited, compliant moves as injuries and the status of key players shape their priorities.