Stoke are expected to confirm Senegal international Badou Ndiaye's move from Galatasaray to be confirmed before Wednesday night's game against Watford.
The midfielder is now on his way back to England after a quick trip to Paris this afternoon. He needed to leave the UK today and then re-enter the country to complete his work permit paperwork after arriving yesterday on a temporary visa.
As previously reported the fee would be £15m.