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Hull City's transfer window reality: Jakirovic holds honest talks with fringe players

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has held 'honest conversations' with players like Kieran Dowell, Abdus Omur, and David Akintola as the club seeks loan moves before the transfer deadline. Meanwhile, the Tigers secured a second consecutive Premier League win, with Liam Millar scoring his first top-flight goal.

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Squad reality forces honest talks at Hull City

Hull City are pushing to secure a loan move for Kieran Dowell in the closing days of the summer transfer window, with the attacking midfielder on the peripheries of Sergej Jakirovic's first-team picture and in danger of being left out of the club's 25-man squad, as reported by the Hull Daily Mail.

Dowell has not featured in either of City's two league games this season, with his only appearance coming in the Carabao Cup at Stoke City, where he scored the Tigers' only goal of the evening. The Championship is the likely destination for the former Rangers player if a suitor can be found.

"I had conversation with Kieran, a very honest conversation," Jakirovic said after Saturday's victory over Coventry City. "This is the problem about the 25. He will try to find something and we also try to help him find a loan that he can play this season."

The situation is similar for Abdus Omur and David Akintola, who face being left out of the squad unless they can secure late moves. Omur has spent the last season and a half out on loan in Türkiye and a similar move can be expected. Akintola was de-registered for the second half of last season and faces a similar fate unless a move can be found.

"There is no space," Jakirovic added. "For me the worst scenario for the players is stay out of the squad without registration because then what? You are dead player."

Asked if any more players could leave, the head coach said: "Anything is possible. If somebody offer something we will see."

Millar's first Premier League goal seals second straight win

Hull City made it two wins in two matches in their return to the Premier League, beating Coventry City 1-0 away on Saturday, as reported by TSN. The Tigers had opened the season with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, in which Canadian winger Liam Millar played 20 minutes off the bench.

Millar, in his third season with the Tigers after a move from Basel, came on in the 59th minute for Elliot Stroud. His goal came in the 82nd minute, assisted by Belloumi, and proved decisive in a match that had been largely uneventful.

"It is unbelievable... I have been dreaming about this since I was a kid back home in Canada," Millar said after the match.

Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic's substitution proved decisive, with Millar's introduction changing the game. The victory gives Hull six points from two matches, a strong start for a team that was promoted back to the top flight.

Canadians abroad: Larin and Russell-Rowe shine

Elsewhere, Cyle Larin scored twice in Southampton's 5-1 win over Millwall, as reported by TSN. Larin's brace, including a header off a Ryan Manning free kick, took him to four goals on the season, level with Will Lankshear for the Championship lead.

Jacen Russell-Rowe scored for Toulouse in a 1-1 draw at Brest, with his volley in the 9th minute opening the scoring before Brest equalized in stoppage time.

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Hull Daily Mail

Framing: The headline emphasizes the squad reality leading to honest conversations from Sergej Jakirovic ahead of deadline day.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Hull City are pushing to secure a loan move for Kieran Dowell in the closing days of the summer transfer window.
Dowell is on the peripheries of Sergej Jakirovic's first-team picture and in danger of being left out of the 25-man squad.
Dowell hasn't featured in either of City's two league games this season; his only appearance was in the Carabao Cup at Stoke City, where he scored the Tigers' only goal.
City are exploring loan options for Dowell, with the Championship the likely destination.
Jakirovic said: 'I had conversation with Kieran, a very honest conversation.'
Jakirovic said: 'This is the problem about the 25.'
Jakirovic said: 'He will try to find something and we also try to help him find a loan that he can play this season.'
The situation is similar for Abdus Omur and David Akintola, facing being left out of the squad unless they secure late moves.
Omur has spent the last season and a half out on loan in Türkiye and a similar move can be expected.
Akintola was de-registered for the second half of last season and a similar fate awaits unless a move can be found.
Jakirovic added: 'There is no space.'
Jakirovic said: 'For me the worst scenario for the players is stay out of the squad without registration because then what? You are dead player.'
Jakirovic said: 'Anything is possible. If somebody offer something we will see.'

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TSN

Framing: Liam Millar's first Premier League goal is the headline event, framed as the key moment in Hull City's win. — celebratory and positive about Canadian players' performances

as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Liam Millar scored his first Premier League goal as Hull City made it two wins in two matches.
Cyle Larin scored twice in Southampton's 5-1 win over Millwall (reported as a 'brace' and 'rout').
Hull City beat Manchester United 1-0 in its Premier League opener.
Millar played 20 minutes in the win over Manchester United.
Millar came on in the 59th minute for Elliot Stroud.
Millar's goal came in the 82nd minute, assisted by Belloumi.
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic's substitution was decisive.
Millar said: "It is unbelievable... I have been dreaming about this since I was a kid back home in Canada..."
Hull City beat Coventry City 1-0.
Southampton thrashed Millwall 5-1.
Jacen Russell-Rowe scored for Toulouse in a 1-1 draw against Brest.
Cyle Larin has four goals on the season, tied with Will Lankshear for the Championship lead.
Larin's goal came from a header off a Ryan Manning free kick.
Russell-Rowe's goal was a volley in the 9th minute.
Toulouse's match ended 1-1 after a stoppage-time equalizer by Brest.
Hull City have six points from two matches.
Hull City's 2017 season is mentioned as a historical note regarding two wins from two matches.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimLiam Millar scored his first Premier League goal as Hull City beat Coventry City 1-0.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimHull City defeated Manchester United 1-0 in their Premier League opener.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimMillar came on in the 59th minute for Elliot Stroud in the match against Coventry City.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimLiam Millar's goal came in the 82nd minute, assisted by Belloumi.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimCyle Larin scored two goals in Southampton's 5-1 win over Millwall.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimSouthampton defeated Millwall 5-1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimHull City defeated Coventry City 1-0.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimCyle Larin has four goals this season, level with Will Lankshear for the most in the Championship.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimJacen Russell-Rowe scored for Toulouse in a 1-1 draw at Brest.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimHull City manager Sergej Jakirovic made a substitution that proved decisive in the win over Coventry City.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via TSN as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Hull Daily Mail, TSN 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31