Jean-Matteo Bahoya has rejected a proposed transfer to Hull City despite Eintracht Frankfurt accepting the Championship club’s bid, according to multiple reports including Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sports. The 21-year-old French winger was instructed to travel for a medical in England but declined the move, opting instead to pursue opportunities with more prestigious clubs.
The decision leaves Bahoya available as the transfer window progresses, with Serie A sides Milan and Roma reportedly interested in securing his signature. Both Italian clubs have been linked with the versatile attacker, who can operate across the forward line.
Serie A interest emerges
Milan had previously identified Bahoya as a possible replacement for Rafael Leão, though they subsequently completed a deal for Nottingham Forest’s Omari Hutchinson. Despite securing Hutchinson, reports suggest Milan maintain an interest in Bahoya and have held discussions with the player’s representatives in recent days.
Roma present an alternative route into Italian football, with the capital club able to offer Champions League football following their qualification for the competition. The Giallorossi are actively seeking reinforcements in wide areas and view the France youth international as a viable target.
Player seeks elevated platform
The rejection of Hull City signals Bahoya’s determination to continue his development at a higher level. The Yorkshire club had reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt over a fee, and the player had advanced to the stage of preparing for travel to complete the transfer.
However, the 21-year-old’s camp indicated a preference for a club competing in top-tier European competitions. This ambition has stalled the Hull City deal indefinitely, leaving Frankfurt to consider alternative suitors for the remainder of the window.
Bahoya remains under contract with the Bundesliga outfit, who must now weigh fresh approaches from Italy against retaining the extraordinarily quick wide man. With Milan and Roma both monitoring the situation, the coming days could determine whether the Frenchman secures a move to Serie A.