Hull bid for striker Long accepted by West Brom

The 26-year-old has long been a target for KC Stadium boss Steve Bruce, with the club having narrowly missed out on the striker on the final day of the summer transfer window.

But Bruce now appears a step closer to signing the Irishman, with West Brom sporting and technical director Richard Garlick admitting a deal would be "in the best interests" of the Midlands club.

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