Hull City has been mentioned as a potential destination for Astana midfielder Ivan Bašić, who may leave his club in January. The English club's coach, Sergej Jakirović, knows Bašić from their time working together at Zrinjski, which has led to increased media speculation. Hull City faces competition from Udinese, and according to the Italian portal TuttoUdinese, the Serie A club's interest is current again.