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Andre Gray: Hull City boss Steve Bruce rules out striker signing
Hull City boss Steve Bruce says the club have given up on signing Brentford striker Andre Gray.
Bristol City had a £9m bid for the 24-year-old accepted on Tuesday, but the striker has not yet agreed terms.
"It's pretty straightforward, we have not matched their valuation. It's frustrating but that is football management," Bruce told BBC Radio Humberside.
"I think he'd be a terrific asset for us, but unfortunately it is not to be."
Gray scored 18 goals last term as Brentford reached the Championship play-offs and Bruce added: "We've chased him for a long, long time, but we have not matched what Bristol have offered. We've known the price all along."
Bruce also confirmed after his side's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday that the club are interested in signing Crystal Palace's Dwight Gayle.
Gayle, who previously turned down a move to Bristol City, is thought to be valued at around £8m by the Eagles.
"He's a good player, but whether we can afford him I don't know. We've made an enquiry," he said.
Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill told BBC Radio Bristol on Wednesday there was "nothing to add" regarding their pursuit of Gray as they look to bolster their attacking options before the close of the transfer window.
The Robins earned their first point of the Championship season against Leeds United on Wednesday, but a deal for the former Luton forward is not thought to be imminent.