West Bromwich Albion transfer news: Tony Pulis eyes £6million move for Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede
However the Baggies face competition from Premier League strugglers Hull for his signature
WEST BROM boss Tony Pulis will join the race for Rudy Gestede.
The Aston Villa striker, 28, is also wanted by Hull for their relegation fight.
But Baggies boss Pulis is weighing up a £6million deal for the Benin star to bolster his attack when the January transfer window opens.
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He thinks Gestede can support Salomon Rondon, with doubts over Saido Berahino’s fitness and Hal Robson-Kanu struggling to make an impact.
Hull boss Mike Phelan will consider offering Abel Hernandez in a swap for Gestede — and reunite the Uruguay ace with Steve Bruce who were together on Humberside.
Hernandez has netted once this term and could move for the right deal.
Gestede has scored three goals in seven Championship starts for Villa this season.
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