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Southampton make surprise £12M swoop for Hull striker Long

Southampton are swooping for Hull City striker Shane Long.

The Mirror says Southampton are on the verge of sealing a shock move for Long after agreeing a £12million fee.

The Saints' new boss Ronald Koeman moved for Long after his top target, Manchester United's Mexico international Javier Hernandez, rejected a move to St Mary's.

Republic of Ireland international Long is set to become the Holland legend's sixth summer signing.

Hull will pocket a £4.5m profit on top of the £7.5m they paid West Bromwich Albion for Long in January.

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