David Akintola is likely to be one of the late exits from Hull City in the final hours of the winter transfer window, after being omitted from Saturday's squad at Blackburn Rovers. The 30-year-old Nigerian winger is attracting interest from Turkey and a return to the Super Lig could happen. Akintola's future has been uncertain for a significant amount of time and there is a growing expectation that he will leave in the next few days. Though the deadline in England is 7pm on Monday night, the window does not close in Turkey until Friday, and therefore the club has more time to complete a potential deal. City's manager, Sergej Jakirovic, wants Akintola to stay and is keen to keep him in the squad, but he cannot be guaranteed regular playing time following the arrival of Lewis Koumas and Kieran Dowell. Akintola joined Hull City in August 2025 and is under contract until June 2027. In 20 Championship appearances this season, he has scored one goal and provided two assists. His market value is currently rated at €1.20m by Transfermarkt.