Hull City closing in on the signing of Eric Tié Bi

Premier League outfit Hull City are closing in on a deal to sign Eric Tié Bi from French Ligue One side Évian Thonon Gaillard . The Tigers boss Steve Bruce has made contact with the French side regarding a move for their talented holding midfielder Tié Bi, who is very keen on a switch to the Premier League. 

The defensive midfielder has been at Évian Thonon Gaillard  since 2010, having spent his youth career at French giants Lyon. The 23-year-old has been granted permission to speak to the Hull manager and a deal could be sorted out in the next couple of days.