Exclusive – Bristol City to hold talks with Andre Gray after agreeing deal with Brentford for striker

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Bristol City have agreed a fee with Brentford for striker Andre Gray.

The newly-promoted Robins are searching for a proven goalscorer to aid their ambitious bid to become Championship promotion contenders.

Steve Cotterill had made Dwight Gayle his top target but the Crystal Palace hitman rejected the chance to move to Ashton Gate.

Now Cotterill has turned his attention to Brentford’s Gray and is hopeful of concluding a deal.

Gray fired 18 goals last season for the Bees following a £500,000 switch from Luton Town and has been the subject of interest from Hull.

West Ham have also been linked with the 24-year-old in recent days as Slaven Bilic looks to boost his attacking options.

However, it is Bristol City who are now leading the chase after slapping in a bid believed to be around £8million.

Gray still has two years remaining on his contract at Griffin Park and Brentford had been ready to offer the former Shrewsbury Town man a new deal.

But City’s offer has proved too tempting to turn down and Brentford have cleared Gray for talks with their Championship rivals.