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Former Cardiff City misfit Rudy Gestede could be set for a return to the Premier League as a number of top-flight clubs reportedly chase the striker.

Gestede left South Wales for Blackburn Rovers early last season after failing to establish himself as a first-team regular under Malky Mackay.

The French forward, 26, has netted 14 goals for Rovers this season, taking his total to 24 in 44 matches since his £200,000 move to Ewood Park.

And now new West Brom manager Tony Pulis is said to be keen on taking him to the Hawthorns.

Pulis will have to pay big money for Gestede and could find there is competition for his signature, with Hull City reported to be planning a £4.5m bid.

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp is also tracking Gestede, according to some reports, and could feel he is the man to help their battle against relegation.

Gestede made three Premier League appearances for Cardiff, all from the subs bench, before joining Blackburn.

He had joined the Bluebirds when former manager Malky Mackay invited him to spend a week on trial during City’s pre-season tour to Seville in 2011.

Gestede scored the only goal in Cardiff’s 1-0 win against Charlton Athletic on a baking hot afternoon in Coria del Rio and signed when the squad returned to Wales.

Now Baggies boss Pulis is keen to link Benin international Gestede with West Brom top scorer Saido Berahino, although the England under-21 international is being heavily linked with a move away from the Hawthorns.

Pictures: The players set to leave Cardiff this January