Newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City are interested in Birmingham City's 29-year-old defender Phil Neumann as they look to strengthen their squad. Manager Sergej Jakirovic is seeking a new centre-back, and Neumann is on the club's shortlist. No potential fee has been mentioned. Neumann, who joined Birmingham on a pre-contract from Hannover 96 in January 2025, has two years left on his contract.