--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-26T04:05:05.368Z last_updated: 2026-07-25T18:56:15+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/hull-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaHVsbGRhaWx5bWFpbC5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC90cmFuc2Zlci1uZXdzL3Nlcmdlai1qYWtpcm92aWMtZGVsaXZlcnMtaHVsbC1jaXR5LTExMDc3MzM1 --- # Sergej Jakirovic delivers transfer update as double deal set to boost squad - **Source:** - **Published:** 25 Jul - **Club:** Hull City - **Original URL:** https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sergej-jakirovic-delivers-hull-city-11077335 Sergej Jakirovic says Hull City continue to work on bringing new players in, and he's hopeful of two new arrivals before Tuesday's game with Rizespor. The Croatian boss was speaking after he saw his side cruise to a 3-0 victory over Konyaspor in the Tigers' first outing of pre-season, thanks to goals from Enis Destan, Abu Kamara and an own goal. New Japanese signing Hidemasa Morita and left-back Matt Targett watched from the stands, and the Tigers are expecting to add Olympiacos goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis and Elliot Stroud. Tzolakis is due to arrive at City's hotel in Maribor on Sunday, while Stroud is expected to arrive early next week after playing his final game and scoring three minutes into Mjällby's 2-1 loss to Kalmar on Saturday. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest Hull City news and analysis on our Hull Live FB page "I'm expecting two," Jakirovic told Hull Live when asked if he was expecting new arrivals before Tuesday. "We are working every day together with Mr Chairman (Acun Ilicali), with Mustafa (Yokes), with Okan (Ozkan). "We are all together and we are trying to bring good players, quality players, so I hope we will have more. I would like to have them as soon as possible, those players, but I know how difficult it is. I know it's not easy, but we're trying to add some quality to our squad." On Stroud, Jakirovic added: "What I know is yes, it is close, but we should wait a little bit. I think we may have to wait a couple of days, and next week he'll join us." Jakirovic has stressed the new for new arrivals since the beginning of pre-season, and with so many players close, including Leon Bailey and Florentino Luis, in addition to Tzolakis and Stroud, the Tigers chief declared himself pleased with the progress being made. "I'm happy because I have my team here. OK, if we bring some better players then great, but we also need to think about what we will do with those players (who won't play) because we also need to have a good plan for them. We are speaking every day, so I don't have any doubt that we will have a competitive team." 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.