Stoke City are urging Tottenham to climb down over their demands for Tom Huddlestone.
The Mirror says City want the classy star for the season and agreed to fork out £500,000 for him on top of wages.
But Spurs supremo Daniel Levy insisted on a 24-hour recall on Huddlestone, despite the fact he rarely plays for the first team.
The Potters were shocked by the demand and are now trying to readjust the terms or the move will collapse.