Evidence score
Sport Witness reports the trio are chasing the defender, while TuttoMercatoWeb notes that Hull and other English clubs have asked for information.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 1 other outlet only repeats someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 3 days ago
What we know
Sport Witness reports the trio are chasing the defender, while TuttoMercatoWeb notes that Hull and other English clubs have asked for information.
AC Monza intends to keep him until the end of the season, per TuttoMercatoWeb. His contract runs to June 2027. The story began on 29 October, when TuttoMercatoWeb reported the inquiries and Monza’s stance. Sport Witness followed on 31 October, picking up the TuttoMercatoWeb report and adding Everton and Brighton to the list of interested clubs. Both outlets describe the interest as active, with no formal offer reported. TuttoMercatoWeb states only that Monza plans to retain Kouadio for the remainder of the campaign.
Sport Witness does not specify a valuation or a timeline beyond the current window.
Key findings
- First report: 29 Oct 2026, TuttoMercatoWeb.
- 1 independent source behind it (TuttoMercatoWeb); 1 other outlet only repeats earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 3 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuttoMercatoWeb 29/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Hull City and other English clubs like Everton have asked for information about Eddy Kouadio, but Monza intends to keep him until the end of the season. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Sport Witness 31/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Everton, Brighton and Hull City are chasing Fiorentina’s Eddy Kouadio and are looking to bring him to the Premier League. Stage: contact | No history yet | Cites TuttoMercatoWeb |
Timeline
- 31 Oct 2026 · Sport WitnessEverton, Brighton and Hull City are chasing Fiorentina’s Eddy Kouadio and are looking to bring him to the Premier League.
Repeats reporting attributed to TuttoMercatoWeb. Stage: contact
- 29 Oct 2026 · TuttoMercatoWebHull City and other English clubs like Everton have asked for information about Eddy Kouadio, but Monza intends to keep him until the end of the season.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Hull City need him?
Centre-Back: the centre-backs Hull City already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current centre-backs (6, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobel Mendy | Centre-Back | 22 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Lucas Herrington | Centre-Back | 19 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Charlie Hughes | Centre-Back | 23 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| John Egan | Centre-Back | 34 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Paddy McNair | Centre-Back | 31 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Semi Ajayi | Centre-Back | 33 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Nobel Mendy (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from Rayo Vallecano · €23.40m
- Lucas Herrington (Centre-Back)2026/27 · from Colorado Rapids · €14.80m
- Paddy McNair (Centre-Back)2025/26 · free from San Diego FC
- Semi Ajayi (Centre-Back)2025/26 · free from West Bromwich Albion
- Akin Famewo (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · free from Sheffield Wednesday
- Andy Smith (Centre-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Gillingham FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 29 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 31 Oct 2026 (2 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Also linked with
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Player profile
- Full name
- Eddy Nda Konan Kouadio
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- GEA FIRST