Stoke City are preparing a loan move for Bertrand Traore.
According to a report in The Mirror the on loan Chelsea striker is wanted by Mark Hughes as he attempts to freshen up his side’s attacking options.
Traore is on loan at Ajax and scored twice in their Europa League semi-final win over Lyon which puts the Dutch side on course for a final battle with Manchester United for a Champions League place.
Although he has made a big impact with Ajax, Antonio Conte isn’t likely to include the 21-year-old in his squad for next season despite the search for striking options.
Playing Premier League football at Stoke would suit both clubs and the player as he attempts to earn a permanent return to Stamford Bridge.
Hughes is planning a mini clear out at the end of the season with one of the key targets to reduce the average age of his squad.