Nestory Irankunda: Hull City linked with Watford and Australia-Tanzania winger in £8m rumour

Hull City have been linked with a move for Watford’s Australia-Tanzania right winger Nestory Irankunda, 20, as speculation grows over the Championship youngster’s future and the prospect he could yet run down his deal to become a free agent.

Transfermarkt data lists Irankunda, who was born in Kigoma, Tanzania, on 9 February 2006 and stands at 1.75m, as currently contracted to Watford, though no start date or contract expiry has been recorded, fuelling uncertainty around the security and length of his agreement. The reported interest from newly promoted Premier League side Hull City carries an unclear probability rating of “?”, underlining that talks, if any, are at a very early stage.

Irankunda is valued at €8.00m (£8m) and is registered as an attacking right winger with a right-footed preference. Hull’s monitoring of a player in that price bracket reflects how highly the youngster is regarded following his rise from promising prospect to first-team squad member at Vicarage Road.

The dual national, who holds both Australian and Tanzanian nationality, has been listed with shirt number 66 at Watford and has primarily operated on the right flank in the Championship. Detailed contract information is not available, meaning Irankunda’s situation is being watched closely by clubs aware he could become available on a free transfer if his deal is shorter than assumed or left to run down.

Recent data from 3 July 2026 confirms Watford as his current club and Hull as the main suitor, with the Tigers exploring attacking reinforcements ahead of a Premier League campaign. While there are no indications yet of a formal bid, any move to England’s top flight at this stage of his career would be a significant step that could accelerate Irankunda’s development and sharpen his reputation across Europe if it comes to fruition.