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Ivor Pandur is attracting transfer interest ahead of the summer transfer window

Hull City are in the mix for a play-off place in the Championship under Sergej Jakirovic.

The Tigers have not competed in the Premier League since their 2017 relegation, but they now occupy a play-off place during the March international break, with just seven games remaining.

The Yorkshire outfit won two of their last three games prior to the break, giving them a three point gap on seventh place Wrexham ahead of the run-in.

A key star behind their rise to promotion contention has been goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, who is in his second season with the club.

The 26-year-old has kept 10 clean sheets from 39 appearances in the Championship this year, which is already more than in his first campaign with Hull.

Hull City’s Ivor Pandur attracting West Ham interest

According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web, West Ham are one of the clubs eyeing a deal for Pandur this summer.

It is understood that the goalkeeper’s performances that season have been noticed by the Hammers, as well as Serie A side Torino.

The shot stopper has earned a call up to the Croatia national team for the current international break off the back of his displays in the Championship this season.

Torino are reportedly keen to bolster their options between the sticks, with Franco Israel recently being dropped by Marco Baroni.

Meanwhile, West Ham have cycled through goalkeeper options this season under Nuno Espírito Santo, with summer signing Mads Hermansen recently coming back into the team.

However, the former Leicester City star has struggled for consistent game time since making the £20 million switch to the London Stadium.

The Dane has made 11 appearances in the top flight this season, with Alphonse Areola featuring in the other 20 fixtures.

Pandur has a contract until the summer of 2027, meaning Hull may have to cash in on the player in the upcoming transfer market in order to avoid losing him for nothing in just over 12 months.

It remains to be seen what kind of figure it will take to convince the Tigers to cash in, or if they would rather risk losing him as a free agent.

Hull are fifth in the Championship table, and could yet earn their place in the Premier League for next season.

Next up for Jakirovic’s side is a trip to face Oxford United on 3 April in a 3pm kick-off.

Ivor Pandur’s form has been impressive for Hull

Pandur has been a key player for Hull in their promotion push this year, and his international recognition with Croatia is a testament to that as he received his first call up last November.

It should come as no surprise that there is now also transfer interest in him, and it’s possible that he’s ready for the step up to the Premier League.

If the club can’t get back into the top flight, then a sale in the summer could very well be on the cards, particularly due to his contract status.

West Ham would be a natural fit due to their goalkeeping issues, but their own league status could put them at a disadvantage to Torino if they are relegated from the top flight.