By . Simon Jones for Daily Mail . Southampton have had a £12million accepted for Hull City striker Shane Long. Manager Ronald Koeman wants a proven Premier League performer to support Graziano Pelle and the Republic of Ireland international Long has been recommended by Southampton scouts. Long only joined Hull last January from West Bromwich Albion in a £7million deal with Nikica Jelavic joining also from Everton. VIDEO Scroll down for Southampton unveil their new manager Ronald Koeman . Wanted: Shane Long could be set for a surprise £10million move to Southampton . Hull are reluctant to sell Long so soon but recognise an opportunity to make a quick profit. They will push Southampton to raise their offer though as a replacement will not be cheap to find. Manager Steve Bruce has an interest in Liverpool's Fabio Borini. Signing: Saints boss Ronald Koeman (pictured) wants a proven Premier League striker . The Italian is the subject of a £14m bid from Sunderland but remains to be convinced it is the right move as Gus Poyet struggles to get the other players he wants in. Bruce will struggle to match that bid and will evaluate other possibilities with the likes of Connor Wickham, Diafra Sakho and Nicklas Bendtner possibiities. Southampton have agreed a £450,000 fee with Leeds United for striker Billy Sharp. Recruit: Southampton have agreed a £450,000 fee with Leeds United for striker Billy Sharp .
Southampton have £12m bid for accepted for Shane Long .
Saints boss Ronald Koeman wants a proven Premier League striker .
Southampton agree a £450,000 fee for Billy Sharp .
By . Simon Jones for Daily Mail . Southampton have had a £12million accepted for Hull City striker Shane Long. Manager Ronald Koeman wants a proven Premier League performer to support Graziano Pelle and the Republic of Ireland international Long has been recommended by Southampton scouts. Long only joined Hull last January from West Bromwich Albion in a £7million deal with Nikica Jelavic joining also from Everton. VIDEO Scroll down for Southampton unveil their new manager Ronald Koeman . Wanted: Shane Long could be set for a surprise £10million move to Southampton . Hull are reluctant to sell Long so soon but recognise an opportunity to make a quick profit. They will push Southampton to raise their offer though as a replacement will not be cheap to find. Manager Steve Bruce has an interest in Liverpool's Fabio Borini. Signing: Saints boss Ronald Koeman (pictured) wants a proven Premier League striker . The Italian is the subject of a £14m bid from Sunderland but remains to be convinced it is the right move as Gus Poyet struggles to get the other players he wants in. Bruce will struggle to match that bid and will evaluate other possibilities with the likes of Connor Wickham, Diafra Sakho and Nicklas Bendtner possibiities. Southampton have agreed a £450,000 fee with Leeds United for striker Billy Sharp. Recruit: Southampton have agreed a £450,000 fee with Leeds United for striker Billy Sharp .
Shane Long. Manager Ronald Koeman wants a proven Ronald Koeman (pictured) wants a proven Premier Recruit: Southampton have agreed a £450,000 fee with Leeds United for striker Billy Sharp .