Bursaspor are being linked with a move for Hull City right winger David Akintola as the Turkish club assess a deal for the 30-year-old Nigerian.
The Championship side are reported to be open to interest in Akintola, with Bursaspor exploring whether a transfer or a possible free-agent scenario could be feasible given the lack of publicly listed contract details for the player. The reported probability of the move remains unclear and is currently marked as “?”.
Akintola, who wears the number 11 shirt for Hull, is valued at €1.20m on Transfermarkt, a figure that would represent a modest outlay for Bursaspor as they look to strengthen their attacking options in the Turkish 2. Lig Kirmizi. His ability to operate primarily as an attacking right winger, cutting in from the flank on his favoured right foot, fits the profile of a direct wide player often targeted by ambitious second-tier Turkish clubs.
Born in Oyo, Nigeria, on 13 January 1996, Akintola stands at 1.78m and is in the prime years of his career. While his current Hull contract details and expiry date are not disclosed, the uncertainty fuels talk that he could become available as a free agent if no extension is agreed, potentially making him an even more attractive proposition for Bursaspor.
Recent data lists Hull City as both his current club and de facto “national team”, underlining that he has not yet broken into the Nigerian senior set-up despite his experience at club level. No official approach has been confirmed by either club, and there is no indication yet of a fee or personal terms.
If the move materialises, a switch from England’s Championship to Turkey’s 2. Lig Kirmizi could offer Akintola a fresh platform to revive momentum in his career and shape his reputation as a key attacking figure in a new league.
