Jakirovic sends message to City's fans

SINIK SET FOR EXIT FROM TIGERS

- By BARRY COOPER

Hull City's players are nearing a return to pre-season training with the season edging ever closer, and this week the EFL fixtures will be released.

That's always a moment supporters look forward to, but in the meantime, transfers continue to dominate the topic of conversation at both City and beyond.

The Tigers have already added a flurry of new faces to their ranks since the arrival of Sergej Jakirovic, and that's expected to continue as the summer progresses and the new campaign comes into greater focus.

While June is often the quietest month in the football calendar, things continue to happen both at the MKM Stadium and elsewhere as we highlight in the latest news round-up...

Sergej's welcome

Fans have heard their first words from new boss Sergej Jakirovic ahead of the start of pre-season training in the next week. The Bosnian is expected to meet the media alongside owner Acun Ilicali early next week as he sets out his brief for his tenure for the first time.