Stoke City remain in the hunt for Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu.

Gazzetta dello Sport says a deal would be worth around £4.7m and reckons the 24 year old is ready to agree a four-year contract.

The Ghana midfielder has been reportedly in talks with Stoke, who are looking to strengthen their midfield after selling Steven Nzonzi to Seville for £7m.

Agyemang-Badu, who is a holding midfielder, has been repeatedly linked with the Potters since Mark Hughes took over as manager at the Britannia Stadium in 2013.