Hull City boss Steve Bruce intends to move quickly to replace Southampton bound Shane Long.
The Daily Mail says Hull are reluctant to sell Long so soon but recognise an opportunity to make a quick profit.
They will push Southampton to raise their offer though as a replacement will not be cheap to find.
Bruce has an interest in Liverpool's Fabio Borini.
The Italian is the subject of a £14m bid from Sunderland but remains to be convinced it is the right move as Gus Poyet struggles to get the other players he wants in.
