STRUGGLING Hull City are ready to boost their survival chances with a move for Portuguese winger Renato Santos, according to reports.
The 25-year-old Boavista star can also play as a striker and would provide Mike Phelan with more options in the final third.
According to Noticias ao Minuto, 18th-place Hull sent scouts to watch Santos in action during the recent match against Sporting Lisbon.
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It’s claimed those in attendance were impressed by his performance and have urged Phelan to make a move.
Santos is out of contract in 2018 and Boavista are believed to be open to offers.
However, Hull apparently face stiff competition from an unnamed Bundesliga club and may have to strengthen further in order to persuade Santos to join their bid to beat the drop.
The Tigers have been linked with a sensational £11million bid for Southampton outcast Jay Rodriguez.
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While additional reports claim Aston Villa target man Rudy Gestede is also on Phelan’s wishlist.
However, Hull are also in danger of losing starlet Josh Tymon, with the 17-year-old left-back a target for Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton.
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