--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-26T04:11:14.678Z last_updated: 2026-07-25T08:58:30+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/hull-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaHVsbGRhaWx5bWFpbC5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC90cmFuc2Zlci1uZXdzL2h1bGwtY2l0eS10YXJnZXQtdHpvbGFraXMtc2V0LTExMDc3MTg5 --- # Hull City target Tzolakis set to arrive as major transfer update emerges - **Source:** - **Published:** 25 Jul - **Club:** Hull City - **Original URL:** https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/hull-city-target-tzolakis-set-11077189 Konstantinos Tzolakis is expected to undergo a medical in Athens on Saturday before flying out to join Hull City's pre-season training camp in Slovenia, after the Tigers were given the green light to complete the deal by Olympiacos. Tzolakis had been with the Greek giants in the Netherlands, but was given permission to leave their pre-season training camp and return to Athens on Friday. Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis had been keen to bring in a replacement for Tzolakis before sanctioning his departure, and it's thought the Piraeus outfit are close to bringing in Croatian stopper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Hull City news and analysis on our Hull Live FB page Speaking last week, Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic suggested the move was 95 per cent done, and now, City look to have got their man with the 23-year-old Champions League goalkeeper expected to complete his medical and then fly out to Maribor, where the rest of the Tigers squad are staying until Wednesday, when they will fly to Turkey for the second leg of their trip. Assuming there are no issues with the medical, it's expected that Tzolakis will arrive in Maribor over the weekend and will sign a four-year deal with a 12-month option at the MKM Stadium. The Tigers also continue to make progress on a deal to sign Florentino Luis, with it understood that the deal is edging closer to completion, which would see the 26-year-old arrive on an initial loan deal from Burnley. Leon Bailey also remains a firm target, and a deal with Aston Villa could yet be struck in the coming days, while the ambitious Tigers are in the thick of other discussions for new arrivals. After a slight delay in trying to get a deal over the line, it's also understood Elliot Stroud's move from Mjällby is also on the verge of being completed. New signings Jack Butland and Oscar Zambrano are expected to feature in the Tigers' first friendly of the summer on Saturday, when they face Super Lig side Konyaspor in Slovenia. It's unlikely Matt Targett will play with the left-back still working his way into pre-season training, while Hidemasa Morita won't be involved owing to a slight calf issue. Hull Live are the only English media with City during every step of their pre-season tour, and you can follow all our updates in print and online. We remain dedicated to bringing you the best Hull City coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest City news from inside their training camp by joining our free WhatsApp group.