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Steve Bruce hopes to take Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore to Hull in a double midfield raid on Tottenham, writes Tom Hopkinson in the Sunday People.

Tigers boss Bruce wants Huddlestone on a permanent deal and Livermore on a season’s loan.

But he faces competition from Sunderland and Fulham for £5million-rated Huddlestone, 26, while West Ham are also keen on borrowing Livermore.

Spurs gaffer Andre Villas-Boas is happy to let Huddlestone leave North London this summer and Livermore, 23, will be sent out on loan to continue his development.

Meanwhile, Bruce continues to monitor striker Nicklas Bendtner’s situation at Arsenal, with the Dane told to find himself a new club – but his wage demands have so far proved prohibitive.