Stoke plan swoop for Afobe and McClean

Reportedly, the Potters are in advanced negotiations with recently promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers over their striker Benik Afobe, and are prepared to shell out almost £12million for the 25-year-old.

In a strange move, Wolves only signed Afobe on a permanent basis for £10million from Bournemouth last week. The striker had been on loan at the Molineaux last season and opted to commit his future to the club.

In addition to Afobe, newly-appointed manager at Stoke, Gary Rowett, has his eyes on West Brom's James McClean too, but the two sides are struggling to reach an agreement on a figure.

Albion are said to be holding out in hope of an offer greater than £6million, but Stoke are keen not to spend more than £5million for the Republic of Ireland international.