Hull City bids €22 million for Union Berlin forward Ansah after Man Utd upset

Following their surprising 2-0 victory over Manchester United on the opening day of the Premier League season, Hull City is reportedly making a significant move in the transfer market. The club has submitted a €22 million offer to Union Berlin for the highly-rated 21-year-old forward, Ilyas Ansah.

According to Sky Sports and German insider Florian Plettenberg, Hull City is keen to build on their early momentum. The offer includes potential bonuses, and negotiations between the clubs are said to be in an advanced stage. Simultaneously, Hull is discussing personal terms with Ansah, who is reportedly eager to take the next step in his career and views a move to the Premier League as an attractive prospect.

Ansah joined Union Berlin last summer from Paderborn and contributed five goals and three assists in his debut season. He has remained a trusted player for the German club, featuring for the full 90 minutes in their recent German Cup victory. However, the prospect of a lucrative transfer to England, especially after Hull's stunning win against Manchester United, appears to be a strong consideration for the young forward.

Hull's impressive win against Manchester United was their first league victory over the club since 1974. Manager Sergej Jakirović and his team are now looking to solidify their position in the top flight, and the potential acquisition of Ansah would represent a significant investment and a key addition to their attacking options.