Hull City owner Acun Ilicali said that they have overspent and have to sell some players before 1 July. Ilicali admitted that Hull are short on time to sell some players to avoid being in breach of PSR. English defensive midfielder Regan Slater, 26, is included as a key figure among players Hull do not want to part with. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, Slater made 42 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. His contract with the club runs until June 2027, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €5.50m. Sheffield United have recently been linked with the player.