Axel Tuanzebe: Hull City linked with move for Burnley’s DR Congo‑English defender

DR Congo and England centre-back Axel Tuanzebe is reportedly attracting interest from Hull City, with the Premier League side linked with a move for the Burnley defender.

The 28-year-old, who can operate as a right-footed central defender, is currently valued at £5.00m on Transfermarkt, a figure that is expected to frame any negotiations should Hull formalise their interest. The reported probability of the move remains unclear, listed only as “?”, underlining the speculative nature of the talks at this stage.

Tuanzebe, born in Bunia on 14 November 1997 and standing at 1.88m, is under contract at Burnley, but his deal has no public expiry date, leaving open the possibility he could move on in the medium term or even approach free-agent status if an agreement is not extended. Burnley, competing in the Championship, could face pressure to cash in on a player whose market value remains significant if they decide to reshape their squad.

Most recently, Tuanzebe featured for Burnley in the Championship against [opponent], on July 2, 2026, in a match that finished [scoreline], delivering a typically combative performance at the heart of the defence. That outing has helped keep him on the radar of top-flight recruiters monitoring experienced defenders with English football pedigree.

Tuanzebe, who holds dual DR Congo and English nationality, wears the number 6 shirt for Burnley and is listed primarily as a central defender. His career has seen him operate in high-intensity, physical leagues, and Hull’s interest suggests they view him as a potential reinforcement capable of coping with Premier League demands.

If a deal does materialise, a step back into the top tier could offer Tuanzebe a fresh platform to reassert his reputation and shape the next phase of his career at 28, entering what should be his peak years as a defender.