Bahoya rejects Hull City, keeping Milan and Roma hopes alive
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Young forward Bahoya has turned down a move to Hull City, leaving Serie A clubs Milan and Roma still in contention for his signature.
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Attributed to original sourceJean-Matteo Bahoya has rejected a move to Hull City after Eintracht Frankfurt accepted the bid, amid rumours of Milan and Roma interest instead.
The 21-year-old was all set and told to pack his bags to fly out for a medical in England when he turned down the transfer, claim multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano , Sky Sports UK and more.
Bahoya looking for more than Hull City FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – MARCH 01: Jean-Matteo Bahoya of Eintracht Frankfurt celebrates following his team’s victory in the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg at Deutsche Bank Park on March 01, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Getty Images) It means the versatile French winger is still on the market and looking for a more prestigious club as the next step in his career.
This news comes after Bahoya was already linked with a potential move to Milan as a replacement for Rafael Leao, and it is entirely possible he could still be approached even after a deal was done for Nottingham Forest’s Omari Hutchinson.
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Jean-Matteo Bahoya of Eintracht Frankfurt during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between SSC Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 04, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Footmercato in France had pointed towards contact between Milan and Bahoya’s entourage several days ago.
The extraordinarily quick player can also be considered a potential target for Roma, who have qualified for the Champions League and are looking for players in this position.
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What happened
Emerging attacker Bahoya has declined an approach from English Championship side Hull City, according to reports. The decision is seen as a boost for Serie A clubs AC Milan and Roma, who are both monitoring the player. With Hull City now out of the running, Milan and Roma's pathways to a deal appear clearer, though neither has yet finalised terms. The situation remains fluid as the transfer window progresses.
Chance analysis
A young attacker choosing to stay on the radar of two major Serie A clubs rather than drop to the Championship speaks to the pull of Italian football's top table and to Milan and Roma's standing in the market. For Milan, the profile fits a pattern of investing in promising wingers and forwards; for Roma, it could represent a value-driven addition to their forward line. The rejection of Hull City doesn't guarantee either club will land him, but it does narrow the competing field and hands both Italian sides a clearer runway to negotiate.
Milan and Roma retain a viable option in Bahoya, while Hull City loses out on a reported target.