WC lightning bolt sparks transfer rumors! Oh Hyun-kyu, EPL Hull City calls... Anticipation grows for 21st Korean Premier League player

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South Korea national team striker Oh Hyun-kyu (25, Besiktas) is increasingly likely to step onto the English Premier League (EPL) stage.

Turkish transfer market expert Serkan Morova reported on the 9th (Korea time) via his social media (SNS) that "EPL promotion team Hull City is closely monitoring Oh Hyun-kyu."

Oh Hyun-kyu left Belgian club Cercle Brugge in February and transferred to Turkish powerhouse Besiktas. He has made 16 official appearances, scoring eight goals and providing four assists, successfully establishing himself on the Turkish stage.

However, with Besiktas recently appointing Vincenzo Italiano as its new head coach, uncertainty has arisen regarding his position. It is reported that Besiktas is exploring the acquisition of top strikers such as Doosan Blahovich and Romelu Lukaku. Under the new coaching regime, it is difficult to guarantee Oh Hyun-kyu a starting spot.

Hull City secured promotion to the EPL for the first time in nine years after navigating the 2025–2026 English Championship (second division) playoffs. To maintain competitiveness and secure their place in the EPL, Hull City is pushing to strengthen its attacking lineup.

Oh Hyun-kyu recently demonstrated his international competitiveness at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He came on as a substitute in the Group Stage's first match against Czechia and scored a dramatic 2–1 winning goal. It was his debut goal in his first World Cup appearance.

Oh Hyun-kyu has attempted to break into major leagues several times before. In the summer of 2025, he pursued a move to German club Stuttgart but failed due to unclear reasons during the medical test. Last winter, EPL club Fulham also showed interest, but no transfer materialized.

If Oh Hyun-kyu dons the Hull City jersey, he will become the 21st Korean player in Premier League history. Attention is focused on whether he will make his way to the EPL after stints with Celtic FC, Cercle Brugge, and Besiktas.

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