Hull City boss wants to keep in-demand duo ‘as long as possible’ amid Premier League links
Hull City boss Liam Rosenior has had his say on the interest in star duo Jaden Philogene and Jacob Greaves in an interview with Hull Live.
Hull City look to be strong contenders for a place in the top six. With nine games left to play between now and the end of the season they sit 7th in the table and are level on points with Norwich City in 6th.
Rosenior’s side have now drawn four games in a row however, and will look to get back to winning ways when they face strugglers Stoke City this weekend.
Their consistent form across the campaign has been in part due to the sensational performances from key duo Philogene and Greaves. Their success on the pitch has seen them linked with moves to Premier League sides of late.
Philogene is reportedly being tracked by Tottenham Hotspur, whilst Greaves is attracting interest from Everton. Speaking to Hull Live, Rosenior spoke out about the duo and the swirling rumours linking them with a summer exit.
“Those players are really, really good players, they’re improving all the time,” he said.
“I think they’re developing and I want them here with me for as long as possible.”
Moves away from Hull City seem inevitable
Should Hull City not secure promotion to the Premier League this season, it seems inevitable that both Philogene and Greaves will move on to pastures new. If a club comes calling from the top flight they could depart.
Of course, bids for both players will have to come in and either match or exceed the Tigers’ valuation of the duo. But should this happen then they will be able to reinvest in their squad with the money made from sales to help them go again and try to achieve promotion.
Greaves’ potential departure is certainly one to keep an eye on and could be heavily influenced by another transfer saga. Everton signing Greaves could all hinge on Manchester United’s pursuit of Toffees defender Jarrad Branthwaite, and so Hull City will have one eye on this possible deal in the coming weeks and months.
