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Southampton are on the verge of sealing a shock move for Hull striker Shane Long after agreeing a £12million fee.

The Saints' new boss Ronald Koeman moved for Long after his top target, Manchester United's Mexico international Javier Hernandez, rejected a move to St Mary’s.

Republic of Ireland international Long is set to become the Holland legend’s sixth summer signing.

Hull will pocket a £4.5m profit on top of the £7.5m they paid West Brom for Long in January.

The former Reading star scored four goals in 15 Premier League games during his six months with the Tigers.

Hernandez has been told he can leave Old Trafford, but favours a move to a club competing in Europe.

Koeman sees Long as the ideal partner for fellow new boy Graziano Pelle following the Italian’s switch from Feyenoord, where he played under the Dutchman.

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