West Ham and Southampton plotting move for Hull City attacker | OneFootball

The top flight pair join a host of clubs trying to lure the winger away from Humberside this summer

Premier League duo West Ham United and Southampton are said to have entered the race to sign Hull City star Jaden Philogene, according to a report from TeamTalk.

The 22-year-old scored 12 and assisted six goals for the Tigers in their Championship campaign last season, as they narrowly missed out on the playoffs in the second tier.

The England youth international is said to have been gathering interest from a whole host of clubs in England and across the continent after his eye-catching displays, with his current deal expiring in June 2026.

City owner Acun Ilicali has gone on record to claim the wide man is valued in the region of £25 million, with the top flight duo said to be interested in making a move this summer.

Jaden Philogene attracts Premier League interest after outstanding 23/24 Hull City campaign

Philogene made the £5 million move to the MKM Arena last summer, having been deemed surplus to requirements at Aston Villa after coming up through the ranks at the Midlands club.

The wide man had enjoyed a loan spell at Cardiff City in the 22/23 campaign, before catching fire in past 12 months, with his performances making him one of the most in-demand players in the Football League this summer.

West Ham and Southampton join a long list of top flight sides said to be considering making a move for the Tigers’ frontman, with Crystal Palace rumoured to be interested earlier this year, as well as Dutch giants Ajax.

Tottenham Hotspur are also reported to have an interest in the flying winger, although City will be doing all they can to keep hold of their top talent ahead of another charge towards the Premier League in the upcoming campaign.

According to TeamTalk, the Hammers are said to be big admirers of Philogene, as they look to bolster their attacking ranks ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.

The East London side are looking to add to their homegrown quota, and the English talent would fulfil their needs on the pitch, as well as from an administrative point of view.

Russell Martin’s Southampton side will also be looking to add to their arsenal this summer, as they prepare for life back in the top flight after winning the playoff final against Leeds United last month.

The 22-year-old will be a player well-known to the Saints, having set up both of his side’s goals against the promotion-winners last season, with the second of which ending in a 2-1 victory for the Tigers.

With David Brooks returning to parent side AFC Bournemouth after a successful loan spell, the south coast side will be looking for additional firepower in the final third next season, with Philogene the man earmarked as the perfect replacement.

Acun Ilicali keen to keep hold of Jaden Philogene and Jacob Greaves amid Premier League interest

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali [pictured] won’t be giving up his top talent without a fight this summer, with the likes of Philogene and defender Jacob Greaves attracting plenty of interest already.

The Tigers chief has made his intentions clear that he has no desire to sell either of his top talents this summer, unless the player express their will to leave the club.

When quizzed on his side’s transfer activity by Turkish outlet Sabah, Ilicali said: “For the moment, I consider the team successful.

“I want to climb the stairs step by step in our England adventure.

“We got Jaden Philogene for €5 (£4.3) million, now he’s €30 (£25.7) million. But we have no intention to give him away for 30.”