Hull City midfielder Ozan Tufan has revealed his thoughts on a Premier League move after being linked with joining West Ham United in the summer.
The Turkish international has been one of many key contributors to Liam Rosenior’s Hull team this season. He is the club’s joint top scorer (8) alongside former Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly, whose contract is up at the end of the season, as well as Jaden Philogene, who could also be on the move this summer if the club get promoted.
A condition that allowed Aston Villa to repurchase Philogene for £15 million if the two teams finished in the same league was added when The Tigers paid £5 million for the winger in the summer. Even if Hull wins promotion, Acun Ilicali, the club’s owner, is optimistic about keeping the winger at the MKM Stadium. Hull is presently three points out of the play-offs and has a game against sixth-place Norwich City.
The leading scorer for Hull, Tufan, has responded to links that Claret & Hugh revealed the Hammers are interested in.
Ozan Tufan’s response to West Ham move links
Turkish network Sporx questioned the midfield player regarding the speculation surrounding a possible summer transfer to West Ham. “I adore London,” he declared. It is a really enjoyable spot for me. I used to go there every day after training while I was a Watford student. “Let us examine [what lies ahead].”
The Turkish international spent the first half of the 2021–2022 season playing on loan at Vicarage Road before joining the Tigers and permanently departing parent club Fenerbahçe at the end of the season.
Additionally, he stated that his ultimate objective is to play in the English football premier league, but he would want to accomplish so with his current team. “I had a dream. However, it will bring me even more joy if I travel to the Premier League with Hull,” the 29-year-old continued.
When Tufan had a planned return to Turkey in January of last year, the Tigers owner played a significant role in keeping him at the team. The 29-year-old has commended the owner for the work he does at the club. “Acun [Ilicali] is like a brother to me, an older brother,” the midfield player stated. In my opinion, he made the proper choice in purchasing a team in the Championship. Everyone would be talking about him and the world will be talking about him if his league goal of getting promoted comes true. He is one of those people that values football highly. He makes an excellent president.”
Hull may struggle in play-offs if they get there
Even though Rosenior has done an excellent job leading a side without a single player with ten or more goals for the season into a play-off competition, things don’t seem bright for them.
Playoffs games frequently come down to crucial, high-caliber performances from one or two individuals. The squad undoubtedly possesses the players to accomplish that, but compared to the clubs they will face, their scoring record this season indicates that they fall short in this area.
Hull has scored 53 goals this season; just one other team in the current top 10 has scored fewer: Preston North End (49). Even a team as lowly as West Bromwich Albion.
They haven’t played particularly well this season when it comes to taking chances in the opposition’s box, and it might be the reason they falter during a play-off run.
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