Hull City have been linked with a move for Swedish World Cup star Elliot Stroud, as they look to make their first outfield signings of the summer window.
The 24-year-old had been strongly linked with a €2.5m (£2.1m) move to Italian sides Cagliari and Genoa, but that deal has not yet materialised, and reports in Sweden claim the Tigers have lodged a bid for the left-sided midfielder.
Expressen claim the Tigers have interest in the Mjällby player, who played in four of Sweden's games at the World Cup, before they were knocked out by France.
According to the report, a transfer to the newly-promoted Tigers would be a 'dream move' for someone described as one of the best players in the Swedish Super League in recent seasons, having won the league title and Swedish Cup. They also suggest the Tigers value him 'highly' internally.
Born to a Swedish mother and English father, Stroud scored seven times and claimed two assists in 15 games last term, and started the Last-32 defeat against the French in New Jersey.
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Before joining Mjällby, where he turned out 104 times, scoring 26 goals with an impressive 14 assists, he played 38 times for IK Oddevold.
Meanwhile, Lorient midfielder Arthur Avom is another player linked with a move to the MKM Stadium. The 21-year-old Cameron midfielder had been linked with a move to Sunderland earlier this year. Valued at around 20 million euros, reports claim the Tigers are keen on signing the youngster.
Elsewhere, City continue to be linked with Serbian goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who currently plays for Napoli in Serie A. The Tigers want to sign competition for Jack Butland, and the 29-year-old could be available for transfer this summer.
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