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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