Gloucester are set to announce the hotly-anticipated signing of Wales back James Hook early next week.
The Cherry and Whites met the 75-capped international two weeks ago and terms were agreed last week but the move was delayed as the two parties awaited release papers from Perpignan.
Hook had signed a four-year deal with the Catalan club last September but a release clause was activated after they were relegated from the Top 14.
It is believed he had more than 10 offers on the table. But it is understood the details for a three-year contract at Kingsholm have been ironed out with an official announcement imminent.
He has been signed as a direct replacement for Freddie Burns, who has joined Leicester. Then Gloucester boss Nigel Davies first spoke to his representatives in March but the first real talks took place last week.
Gloucester will now have a wealth of resources at half-back with Hook, fellow Welshman Aled Thomas and Billy Burns the specialist contenders for the number 10 jersey and Greig Laidlaw and Dan Robson contesting at scrum-half. Gloucester still plan to sign a hooker and a scrum-half.
Article source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/437476/Work-to-be-done-for-Wales
Gloucester Rugby set to clinch the Wales back James Hook signing
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