Hull striker Caleb Folan is set to sign a new deal as a reward for helping the Tigers secure promotion to the Premier League for the first time.

The former Wigan and Chesterfield forward had a clause in his contract allowing him a new deal if Hull won promotion and now the club are ready to tie down Folan.

Folan's agent, Hayden Evans, confirmed talks were underway over a new deal and he was hopeful of a successful conclusion.

"Caleb is close to signing a new deal," Evans told skysports. "He is entitled to a new deal because of a clause in his old contract.

"We have started dialogue and there is a willingness from both parties to do it.

"I hope we can get things sorted out very soon."

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