Oldham Athletic are one of five EFL clubs interested in a loan deal for Hull City defender Calvin Okike. The 18-year-old left-back has been tracked by Premier League clubs but recently committed his future to Hull City with a professional contract. After a loan spell at Hartlepool United last term and a role in Sergej Jakirovic’s pre-season squad, he could be primed for an EFL loan switch before the window ends.
Who is Calvin Okike?
At just 18, Okike is very much in the formative years of his career. He was previously in the Sunderland setup but linked up with Hull City in 2024 and has emerged as one of their top youth prospects in the two years since. His impressive performances for the Tigers’ youth sides have seen him appear on the first-team bench once, though he is yet to debut.
The Verdict: Okike could be an exciting addition for Oldham Athletic
As said, Okike is a very young player who has a limited amount of senior exposure to his name. However, his spell with Hartlepool United, performances in the Hull City academy and place in the first-team fold over pre-season paints an exciting picture ahead of the 2026/27 season. The priority will be game time as Okike looks to prove his abilities. That could mean Oldham Athletic are overlooked, as they are more likely to entrust experienced, established pros in their bid to compete for promotion from League Two.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in England League Two, 68 pts, 18W-14D-14L from 46 games, recent form WLLLL. Goals this season: 60 scored, 44 conceded (+16 goal difference). Title race: 19 points behind leaders Bromley. Next fixture: vs Chesterfield (away, 2027-02-20) (6th in the table).
