Bristol Rovers have announced Alefe Santos is set to join Hull City.
The Tigers have now made their move for Santos and hope to bring him into Stephen Clemence's development squad in time for the new campaign.
Bristol Rovers yesterday said: "Alefe Santos has decided not to sign a new deal with Bristol Rovers. We understand that Santos is in talks with Hull City. Any fee for Santos will have to be determined by a tribunal."
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