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Hull KR look set to finally get their man after concluding negotiations with Josh Drinkwater.

The Robins have been in discussions with Drinkwater’s representatives for a month now, with the player eager to sign at KCOM Craven Park, however the deal has proven difficult to get over the line with KR not willing to match the £130,000 a year salary he was previously earning at Leigh Centurions.

Hull Live understands those negotiations have now been concluded after KR pressed to get the deal done before departing for their Christmas break.

Drinkwater is now set to be unveiled as Rovers’ latest signing following the Christmas holidays with the half-back due to begin training with his new team on January 2.

Drinkwater’s arrival is likely to be the last piece of the jigsaw for head coach Tim Sheens, who has been eager to strengthen in the halves with Danny McGuire set to start his final season before retiring and Chris Atkin the only other senior half-back at the club.

Formerly of London Broncos and Leigh, Drinkwater played a big part in helping Catalans Dragons win the Challenge Cup this year after departing Leigh, and at 26-years-old the Australian is seen as a great option for long-term stability at Rovers.

The former St George Illawarra Dragons and Wests Tigers player takes up the final quota place for the Robins, and follows Kane Linnett, Mitch Garbutt, Weller Hauraki, Ryan Lannon and Jimmy Keinhorst in signing for the club.

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Having released Joe Cator to sign for Leigh in order to free up space on the salary cap, Rovers are not expected to release any more players at this stage but do expect to send several players out on loan.

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