According to Football Insider, Hull City are expecting offers for defender Cathal McCarthy in the coming weeks, amid interest from clubs in England and Scotland. Several Scottish Premiership sides are understood to be pursuing a loan deal for the 19-year-old, who also has a number of interested clubs in the EFL. Hull City now want Cathal McCarthy to get more regular first-team football elsewhere.

A number of clubs in England and Scotland are considering loan moves for 19-year-old Irish centre-back Cathal McCarthy. McCarthy impressed for Hull last season and is the subject of significant interest for a loan move this summer. He joined the club in January 2025 and his contract is set to expire in June 2027. McCarthy has been capped three times for Ireland U21, and according to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €300k.