Hull City have had an opening offer of €15 million for midfielder Kévin Danois rejected by AJ Auxerre, according to Onze Mondial. The newly promoted Premier League club submitted the bid for the 22-year-old France youth international, but face a substantial hurdle in negotiations with the Ligue 1 outfit.
Valuation gap
Auxerre are holding out for €30 million to sanction the departure of their highly rated midfielder. This valuation stands at double the amount tabled by the Tigers, who earned promotion to England’s top flight last season and are actively seeking reinforcements to bolster their squad for the demanding campaign ahead.
Player hesitation
Even if Hull City meet the asking price, the transfer faces a further complication. Danois is not necessarily keen on the move and wishes to give himself adequate time to carefully consider his future. The midfielder will await further developments in the market before making any definitive decision.
Squad exodus
The approach comes during a period of significant transition for the French club. Auxerre are preparing to lose forward Lassine Sinayoko, who appears close to finalising a move to Paris FC, and further squad departures are anticipated as the transfer window progresses. Despite this potential exodus, the club remain firm on their stance regarding Danois, whom Premier League scouts have tracked for several seasons.
What happens next
With the recent conclusion of the FIFA World Cup, clubs across Europe are expected to accelerate their recruitment plans in the coming weeks. This heightened transfer activity could generate additional interest in Danois, providing the player with a broader range of options to evaluate. Hull City may therefore need to return with a substantially improved proposal or risk facing stiff competition from rival bidders if they hope to secure the Frenchman’s signature.