Stoke City are closing on a deal for Al Ahly winger Ramadan Sobhi.

Sky Sports says the Potters are close to completing a deal to sign highly-rated Egypt winger Sobhi.

The 19-year-old helped his club Al Ahly to the Egyptian title last season, under former Tottenham manager Martin Jol.

The Potters are expected to pay an initial fee of around £2.5m before loaning the player out to another European club to gain experience and help him meet the UK criteria for a work permit.

Sobhi has played six times for his country in the last 12 months, which falls short of the Home Office demands.