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Harry Redknapp is making a £5million raid for Celtic’s English goal machine Gary Hooper - under the noses of Hull City and Norwich.

QPR chief Redknapp opened talks to land the prolific marksman last night as he looks to spend money on turning round his team.

Redknapp has been tracking Hooper but did not have money to compete in the race until the imminent exit of Chris Samba.

Hooper has been a target for Premier League pair Hull and Norwich but neither have put together the right fee and personal terms.

Steve Bruce’s Tigers have only offered £5million in instalments while Norwich will pay the money to Celtic but are reluctant to pay Hooper’s personal terms.

Rangers chief Redknapp has now come in with money that will be acceptable to the SPL champions and also a package that should tempt Hooper to London.