Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Sheffield United and Coventry City target Charlie Hughes. Jakirovic values Hughes at £20 million, describing him as a player who “can develop even more” and has “everything a modern defender needs”. Hughes has been a key player for Hull City since joining from Wigan Athletic last year, and Jakirovic believes he could be worth more than £20 million.

Key Points about Charlie Hughes

– Value: Jakirovic values Hughes at £20 million, but believes he could be worth more with further development.

– Skills: Hughes has “everything a modern defender needs”, according to Jakirovic, including being good on and off the ball, in the air, and with good anticipation of the game.

– Interest: Sheffield United and Coventry City are interested in signing Hughes, but Jakirovic is keen to retain his services for another season.

Potential Future for Hughes

– Staying at Hull City: Jakirovic advises Hughes to stay at Hull City for another season, where he can continue to develop and potentially become one of the club’s best signings.

– Top-flight Opportunity: Hughes may benefit from waiting for a top-flight club to come calling, rather than joining Sheffield United at this stage of his career.

Upcoming Match

– Hull City vs Sheffield United: The two teams are set to face each other on October 4, 2025, at the MKM Stadium in Hull City, England, as part of the Championship ¹ ².