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<\/p>\nHull City are back in the Premier League and could be on the hunt for some Championship bargain buys who could make a real difference in the top flight<\/p>\n
Hull City are Premier League once more(Image: Paul ELLIS \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Hull City have returned to the Premier League<\/a> for the first time in a decade and could look to the Championship<\/a> for some bargain buys.<\/p>\n The Tigers gained promotion to the top flight after a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough <\/a>in the play-off final. Oli McBurnie<\/a> found the net in the dying seconds to break Boro hearts and send his team back<\/a> to the pinnacle of English football.<\/p>\n Sergej Jakirovic joked that he had “one job”<\/a> at Hull: to keep them in the Championship<\/a>. Now, the manager can celebrate the promotion by scouring for some targets to bolster his squad.<\/p>\n JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!<\/strong> <\/strong>Latest Hull City news and analysis on our Hull Live FB page<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n With this in mind, Hull Live<\/strong> have taken a look at some Championship<\/a> players who may opt for a chance to play in the Premier League<\/a> with the Tigers.<\/p>\n Sam Johnstone – Wolves Sam Johnstone is an experienced option(Image: Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Sam Johnstone may be considering leaving Wolves in pursuit of a Premier League return and more playing time. The goalkeeper featured in 17 matches last season as the relegated club preferred to field Jose Sa ahead of the former England international.<\/p>\n SportsBoom<\/a> linked Johnstone with potential moves to Leeds, Sunderland and Burnley in April, as Wolves’ relegation was confirmed around the same time. The 33-year-old only arrived in 2024 following a \u00a310million switch from Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n His experience, having progressed through Manchester United’s academy before cementing his reputation at West Brom, could prove invaluable for any top-flight side.<\/p>\n Yerson Mosquera – Wolves Yerson Mosquera could opt for a move back to the top flight(Image: David Horton – CameraSport via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Yerson Mosquera suffered relegation with Wolves alongside Johnstone after the now former top-flight outfit managed to secure just three victories throughout the entire season. The defender featured 31 times during the 25\/26 campaign and is considered “good enough to stay up.”<\/p>\n The 25-year-old accumulated a staggering 13 yellow cards over the course of the year, revealing a passionate angle to his play. Mosquera is valued at \u00a310m by Transfermarkt and could be heading elsewhere in the coming months.<\/p>\n Reports<\/a> from Mosquera’s homeland, Colombia, suggested that Wolves reached an agreement with the defender’s representatives that he would be sold this summer.<\/p>\n Finn Azaz – Southampton Finn Azaz has impressed for the Saints(Image: Matt Watson\/Southampton FC via Getty Images)<\/p>\n The midfielder only joined Southampton last year, but their ‘Spygate’ scandal could trigger a wave of departures this summer. Azaz registered 21 goal contributions for the Saints during the 25\/26 season and has been a consistent presence in the Republic of Ireland squad during recent international camps.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old completed a \u00a312m move from Middlesbrough in last summer’s transfer window, going on to make 49 appearances throughout the campaign. With Southampton confined to the Championship following their play-off expulsion, coupled with the ongoing scandal engulfing the club, several players may be tempted to seek pastures new before any further turbulence.<\/p>\n He is valued slightly higher at approximately \u00a315.5m.<\/p>\n Shea Charles – Southampton Shea Charles is attracting plenty of attention(Image: James Gill – Danehouse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Another Southampton player widely expected to be on the move this summer is Shea Charles. The impressive midfielder was the Saints’ hero in the FA Cup<\/a> clash against Arsenal, netting the decisive goal to book their place in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n He also struck the winning goal against Boro in the playoff semi-finals, though the achievement was rendered meaningless by the ‘Spygate’ scandal. Manchester United and Everton are among the clubs chasing the 22-year-old’s signature<\/a>, with Crystal Palace and Liverpool also reported to be keeping close tabs<\/a> on him.<\/p>\n Charles has earned 33 caps for Northern Ireland and played the full 90 minutes against Italy in the World Cup play-offs. A price tag nearing \u00a325m has been touted.<\/p>\n Zan Vipotnik – Swansea City Zan Vipotnik has enjoyed a stellar season(Image: Jacques Feeney\/Offside\/Offside via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Zan Vipotnik is a young striker who could potentially thrive in the Premier League. The 24-year-old netted 23 goals and provided three assists for the Swans, establishing himself as the Championship’s leading scorer for the 25\/26 season.<\/p>\n This represented a significant leap from Vipotnik’s seven goals in the prior campaign, which drew the attention of several clubs. To fend off suitors, Swansea secured him with a contract extension that runs until 2030.<\/p>\n![\"Sam](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_GettyImages-2264606388.jpg\")
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