Stoke City have opened talks for Hannover striker Mame Biram Diouf.

The Sentinel says the 26 year-old was at Stoke's training ground much of yesterday for talks with boss Mark Hughes and chief executive Tony Scholes.

The club is also hoping to have a medical signed and sealed ahead of any move.

Diouf is now a free agent after severing his ties with German outfit Hanover - but will command a healthy salary.

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