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Hull boss Steve Bruce confirms Tigers are set for talks to sign Wales hero Hal Robson-Kanu

The former Reading striker was without a club as he starred for Wales in France this summer and now his Premier League dream is set to be a reality

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HULL manager Steve Bruce has confirmed the club want to sign Wales hero and are "booked in for talks" with the forward in the coming days.

But could face competition from Premier League champions Leicester and a host of other Premier League clubs who interested in signing the former Reading man.

Robson-Kanu celebrates his wonder goal against Belgium at Euro 2016
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Robson-Kanu celebrates his wonder goal against Belgium at Euro 2016Credit: Getty Images
He had spent his whole career a Reading before opting to leave before the Euros to fulfill his Premier League dream
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He had spent his whole career a Reading before opting to leave before the Euros to fulfill his Premier League dreamCredit: AFP

The 27-year-old is a free agent this summer after leaving Reading, playing and scoring twice for Wales at Euro 2016 as a free agent.

He starred as Wales reached the semi-finals, where they were beaten by eventual winners Portugal, and will be remembered for his magnificent "Cruyff-turn" goal in the quarter final against Belgium, which was voted as goal of the tournament.

Bruce told the : "We are booked in for talks with him and to see him in the next few days.

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"Do we intend to offer him a deal? Yes. I think Hal is a good age, has had a sort of rebirth if you like, of playing through the middle, because before that he has played wide most of the time.
"He is big, strong, powerful, quick and somebody who runs the other way, in football terms. I know we have got competition, so let's see what we can do."

After his Wales heroics, Robson-Kanu, who is eligible to play for Wales through his grandma despite being English, said he has received offers from "around the world."

He said: "I made a decision to run my contract at Reading down. I've been there 12 years, given a lot of service and felt it was the best decision for myself and my career. It's probably one of the best decisions of my life.

Robson-Kanu became a household name this summer like his teammate Gareth Bale
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Robson-Kanu became a household name this summer like his teammate Gareth BaleCredit: AFP/Getty Images
Steve Bruce is plotting his squad after taking Hull back up to the top flight last season
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Steve Bruce is plotting his squad after taking Hull back up to the top flight last seasonCredit: PA:Press Association

"I've made no secret of my desire to play in the Premier League and if that's the best place for me then I'll be there."

Bruce is still plotting to strengthen his newly-promoted Hull side despite being linked with the vacant England manager's role, and said he wants to deploy Robson-Kanu in a role similar to how he performs for Wales as a central striker, rather than a out wide.

Robon-Kanu joined Reading aged 15 after being released by Arsenal and spent nine years there playing over 200 games - as well as having loan spells at Southend United and Swindon Town.

 

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