Hull City look set to sign 31-year-old Japan international Hidemasa Morita, a free agent after leaving Sporting CP, marking a continuation of the club’s aggressive summer recruitment as they prepare for the Premier League. Reports indicate Hull had tracked Morita since 2022, beating Ipswich Town and other suitors to secure his services amid a busy transfer window that has already seen them land Issa Diop, Abdul Fatawu, Kayne van Oevelen, Emersonn, Cedric Kipre, Chuba Akpom, and a Celtic-linked deal for Daizen Maeda. The pursuit underscores Hull’s strategy to assemble a experienced, versatile midfield and bolster their squad for top-flight competition. Ipswich Town and Leeds United were among the other clubs linked with Morita, but Hull’s persistence appears to have paid off as he moves to the Tigers. Morita’s career includes multiple Primeira Liga titles and a substantial international tally, and his capture is framed as a key step in Hull’s longer-term plan to establish themselves after promotion. The coverage also notes a potential medical hurdle in some reports, though Hull’s deal is progressing and the club’s broader signing activity signals a clear, cohesive rebuilding effort.