Stoke City are eyeing Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez.

The Sun says Stoke are tracking the 27-year-old as the Saints prepare for a summer clear-out in the wake of Claude Puel's sacking.

But a reported fee of £15m for the former Burnley frontman seems way over the odds for a player who managed just nine Premier League starts last term.

That said, the Potters are likely to have an inside track on the England player.

He is represented by Etruria-based Beswicks Sports, who are also agents for Stoke players including Jack Butland, Geoff Cameron and Tom Edwards.