Hull City Closing In on €18.5m Deal for Rayo Vallecano Defender Nobel Mendy

Hull City, preparing for their return to the Premier League next season, are making serious moves in the transfer market. The Tigers are on the verge of signing Senegalese centre-back Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano. The 21-year-old only joined the Spanish side last summer on a permanent deal from Real Betis after a year-long loan - the buyout fee was set at €3.5 million. But after just one season, Rayo received an offer from England worth €18.5 million and didn't hesitate. Reports suggest the two clubs have agreed on almost everything, with only minor details remaining. The transfer is expected to be wrapped up in the coming days. Mendy scored two goals and made 28 appearances last season, establishing himself as a key figure in Vallecano's backline.