*Coach optimistic too
Hull City forward, Sone Aluko, expects to sign a new contract after beginning talks to extend his time at the club.
The 24-year-old penned a two-year deal at Hull in July 2012 after his contract at Scottish side Rangers had expired.
Aluko was a key member of Steve Bruce’s squad that earned promotion from the Championship last term, and has made a bright start to life in the Premier League, scoring the winner in the club’s 3-2 victory at Newcastle United on Saturday.
The Nigerian’s contract has now entered its final year, but he is eager to remain at The KC Stadium and feels confident there will be no hitch in discussions over an extension.
He said in an interview that: “We have just started talking. The focus is on games and getting fit again.
“I am sure it will get done. No doubt it will drag on, as negotiations do, but I am relaxed about it.
“It’s football so nothing would surprise you but I am sure it will get done.
“I am enjoying my football, I love the team and the stage we’re on. It is more than a dream to play on this stage and I just want to be fit and enjoy the games.”
Hull City boss, Steve Bruce, remains optimistic that Sone Aluko will agree a new contract soon.
The Nigeria international proved his worth to the side with a stunning volley that clinched a 3-2 win at Newcastle last weekend.
Aluko’s current contract is due to expire at the end of the season, and talks over a new deal have been ongoing for several weeks but have yet to reach a conclusion.
“We always want to keep our best players and make no mistake about it, if Sone stays injury-free he could light up the Premier League,” said Bruce.
“We’d like to tie something up with him but as we all know the Bosman ruling is a horrible thing against a football club, so we’ll try and do our best and see if we can get him tied up.
“I know he’s enjoying playing at this level and enjoying playing at this club so we’ll try and get a deal done sooner rather than later as far as I’m concerned.
“It’s been going on for weeks now…it’s edging along. Hopefully we’re coming to a conclusion but I wouldn’t be surprised in another week if I’m sitting here and it hasn’t been done.
“I’m trying my best, put it that way.”
