Opinion: Hull City should eye Wigan Athletic star as replacement for £18m man
Hull City have seen star defender Jacob Greaves depart the club, earning a deserved move up to the Premier League.
Hull City saw academy graduate Greaves become one of their most important players and one of the Championship standout defenders in recent years. Many had him pegged for a top-flight move after the Tigers came short of promotion last season, and he’s earned just that.
Automatic promotion winners Ipswich Town swooped to sign Greaves, confirming his arrival last week.
The move has cost the Tractor Boys a fee in the region of £15m, with add-ons taking it to £18m. It gives the Tigers plenty of money to reinvest into the squad, which Acun Ilicali and Tan Kesler will look to do swiftly.
Replacing Greaves at the heart of defence won’t be easy. After all, he had become one of the best defenders outside the Premier League and has long looked destined for a step up.
However, Wigan Athletic star Charlie Hughes is someone capable of taking his place in the immediate future while also bringing a brand new star for the future to the MKM Stadium following
