In the competition to sign Oli McBurnie, Sheffield United and Birmingham City seem to have a significant edge over Hull City.
After his Las Palmas contract expired, the 29-year-old became a free agent and has been connected to several teams.
He departed Sheffield United last year to pursue fresh opportunities in Spain, and it has been reported that they are interested in getting back together.
Hull have also been linked, as have Championship newcomers Birmingham and another of his former employers in Swansea City.
Reports had suggested Hull were hopeful of landing the Scotland-capped frontman on a free transfer, but it appears their hopes may have been dented.
Hull City dealt blow
The Tigers were recently slapped with a transfer embargo and according to Hull Live, talks with potential new signings are on ice pending the outcome of their appeal.
It has been claimed two transfer wishlists have been drawn up, one accounting for the appeal being successful and the other being based on the opposite outcome.
Oli McBurnie left Sheffield United last year after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
Hull City dealt blow
The Tigers were recently slapped with a transfer embargo and according to Hull Live, talks with potential new signings are on ice pending the outcome of their appeal.
It has been claimed two transfer wishlists have been drawn up, one accounting for the appeal being successful and the other being based on the opposite outcome.
A promotion tilt could prove appealing for the frontman, especially considering he suffered relegation from La Liga with Las Palmas last term.
McBurnie was relegated for the second time in a row after losing to Sheffield United in the Premier League in 2024.
“I’d been there five years, and I love the place, I love everything about it, but I kind of wanted a new challenge,” he remarked when asked why he chose Spain over Bramall Lane. A part of me always wanted to resign there, but I reasoned that it would be somewhat safe.
