Shanghai Shenhua chief admits talks for Stoke's Upson

Shanghai Shenhua chief Ma Yue has confirmed they're pursuing Stoke City defender Matthew Upson.

Ma Yue told Reuters on Tuesday that the Super League side were in talks with former England defender Upson but declined to give a timeline for the negotiations with the 32-year-old centreback.

Upson is keen to see the deal done.

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