Barcelona makes surprise bid for Hull City’s Jaden Philogene after stellar Championship season

Barcelona is keen on a 22-year-old English winger from the Championship, proposing an initial one-year loan with an obligation to buy in 2025, dependent on his playing time.

Jaden Philogene Wanted By Barcelona
George Wood/Getty Images

According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Barcelona is interested in the 22-year-old for a one-year loan initially, with an obligation to purchase in 2025 contingent upon his playing time next season. The potential transfer fee next year is estimated to range between €20m-€23m (£16m/$21m-£19m/$24m).

The young English winger had a standout season in the Championship, appearing in 33 matches across all competitions, scoring 12 goals, and providing six assists. His contributions were instrumental in his team finishing seventh in the league, narrowly missing out on a playoff spot by three points.

Barcelona has conducted thorough scouting on the player and has been impressed by his performances in the 2023/24 English second-tier campaign. The player’s current contract with his current club, the Tigers, runs until 2026.

The former La Liga champions are gearing up for the new season under new manager Hansi Flick and are scheduled to begin preparations next month before traveling to the United States for their pre-season.

J. Philogene

Jaden Philogene-Bidace

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 22

181 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 32 14 Missed
Minutes 2811 87.8 Avg
Goals 11 0.3 Avg
Assist 6 0.2 Avg
Attempt 172 5.4 Avg
Passes 927 29.081.9% AvgSucc
Yellow 8 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 32 times for 2811 minutes for Championship.

J. Philogene scored 11 goals for Hull City. He procured 6 assists. He received 8 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 7th in Championship. In the last match Hull City lost 1-0 against Plymouth Argyle.

Hull City performance and stats

Hull City

Manager: Liam Rosenior
Rank 7th
Win 19
Draw 13
Loss 14
Goals 68-60
Diff 8

Hull City is currently 7th in the Championship with 70 points.

In the last 46 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 13 times, and lost 14 times. In its last match, Hull City lost 1-0 against Plymouth Argyle.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 68 goals and conceding 60.​

FC Barcelona performance and stats

FC Barcelona

Manager: Xavi
Rank 2nd
Win 23
Draw 7
Loss 5
Goals 72-43
Diff 29
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 12-6
Diff 6

FC Barcelona is currently 2nd in the La Liga with 76 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 26 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, FC Barcelona won 1-2 against Sevilla.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 72 goals and conceding 43.​