Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Socceroo Herrington on verge of record $38m Hull move
Teenage defender Lucas Herrington could smash Australia's transfer record with a move to Premier League Hull City.
L. Herrington
player
Player
Lucas Herrington
Position
Central defender
Current club
Colorado Rapids
Linked club
Hull City
Reported fee
AUD $35-38 million
What happened. Hull City owner Acun Ilicali confirmed interest in Lucas Herrington, with reports of a transfer fee between AUD $35-38 million, which would break the Australian record.
- Herrington is 18 and has impressed at the World Cup.
- Barcelona and Liverpool also showed interest.
- Ilicali said a decision could come within a week.
“He's got very big potential. Very young boy. I think future star. We are very close, very close.”
— Acun Ilicali
If completed, the move would make Herrington the only Socceroo in the Premier League this season.
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