Hull City are exploring a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Dário Essugo, and the Premier League club is prepared to approve a temporary departure for the 21-year-old. The Portuguese U21 international, who joined Chelsea in June 2025, has also attracted interest from other Premier League clubs, while a loan to Strasbourg is also a possibility. Essugo's contract with Chelsea runs until 2033 and his current Transfermarkt market value is €15.00m.