Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross is joining Inter Miami of MLS.

Shawcross is expected to finalise his move by the weekend.

Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill told the Stoke Sentinel: "It's very close to being finalised now.

"I think there are a couple of things Ryan has to sort out his end with Inter Miami but as far as everything to agree at Stoke's end, my understanding is that it's been done.

"I suppose it's just a matter of time now before it's finalised."

Shawcross joined Stoke from Manchester United in 2008 for £1million and has made over 450 appearances for the club.