Overview
- Bristol City confirmed Hirakawa will spend the rest of the season on loan at Hull, with the 25-year-old training on Monday and expected to be available to face Preston North End.
- Hull assistant Dean Holden said he was surprised his former club sanctioned the move and highlighted Hirakawa’s set-piece quality, work rate and Championship experience.
- Hull are pursuing targeted short-term additions, with Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer reported to be an expected loan arrival.
- EFL squad rules leave Hull with one slot in their 25-man list, with a possible second spot dependent on Brandon Williams’ situation.
- A new goalkeeper is considered less of a priority after talks for Middlesbrough’s Seny Dieng cooled, while Leeds’ recall window for Joe Gelhardt has passed, keeping the striker at Hull for the season.