Jake Livermore: Hull City agree deal to sign Tottenham midfielder

Hull City have agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the permanent signing of midfielder Jake Livermore. 

The 24-year-old played for the Tigers on loan last season, making 41 appearances in all competitions.

Livermore would be the first summer signing for Hull, who finished 16th in the Premier League last season and reached their first FA Cup final. 

"Personal terms are being discussed and we hope to conclude the deal early next week," the club wrote on Twitter. 
Should Livermore sign, it will be further evidence of owner Assem Allam's financial backing of manager Steve Bruce.

Tom Huddlestone was the club's record signing when he joined from Tottenham for £5.25m last summer, but Allam sanctioned bigger deals for strikers Shane Long and Nikica Jelavic in January.

Bruce is looking to bolster his squad as Hull prepare to make their debut in the Europa League next season.