The latest on Hull City’s pursuit of striker Kieffer Moore amid links to Sheffield United

Hull City remain on course to sign striker Kieffer Moore from Premier League side Bournemouth, which will be a big boost to Tim Walter’s striking options.

City play the first game of their pre-season campaign on Saturday afternoon against Kasimpasa and will be without a recognized leader, but the situation is improving.

Moore has interest from elsewhere, including Championship rivals City, Sheffield United and Cardiff City, but the expectation remains that he will sign for the Tigers on a three-year deal.

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The Tigers are understood to be relaxed about the situation linking Moore with other clubs, knowing they are on the verge of securing one of their top transfer targets this summer. It had been hoped that the 31-year-old forward would have been signed by now, and while the deal is not 100% complete, confidence remains that it is close to being completed and that he will move to MKM. Stage.

His arrival will significantly boost City’s positions in the top half, with Tyrell Sellars-Fleming expected to lead the line on Saturday night after Tim Walter confirmed on Hull Live that Oscar Estupinan will not meet the squad in Istanbul. and in return received extra time off after an action-packed year.

The Colombian ace will have two weeks off before returning to pre-season training at Cottingham later this month ahead of City’s final friendly of the summer at League One Reading.