South Korea's Oh Hyun-gyu's move to Hull City appears to be off
South Korea national team forward Oh Hyun-gyu looks set to miss out on a move to the English Premier League (EPL). British media The Athletic reported on July 19 (KST) that Hull City are pursuing Aston Villa's Leon Bailey. Hull City have recently been in contact with Bailey's representatives to negotiate a transfer. With 40 days remaining until the transfer window closes, Oh's chances of joining Hull City have significantly diminished.
Hull City focus on signing Jamaican star Bailey
Hull City have identified Jamaican international Leon Bailey as their top transfer target. Bailey joined Aston Villa from Bayer Leverkusen for £30 million (approximately 59.3 billion KRW) in 2021 and has since made 163 appearances, scoring 23 goals and providing 25 assists. Hull City are prioritizing Bailey's stay in England, as his children attend school in the country. It is reported that Bailey prefers to remain in England if the conditions are right.
Oh Hyun-gyu focuses on training with Besiktas
Oh Hyun-gyu has returned to Besiktas and is maintaining good form, scoring in training matches and practice games. He is focusing on securing his place in the team, regardless of transfer rumors. Currently, the South Korea national team is ranked 3rd in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 3 points (1 win, 2 losses). They have recently earned 1 win and 1 draw (draw, win) in their last two matches.
