West Brom are moving ahead of Stoke City in the battle for Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina.

The Potters made a failed bid for Lemina earlier this week.

However, Foot Mercato says the Baggies are now locked in talks with Juve over a fee for the midfielder. Real Betis are also keen.

Juve signed Lemina outright from Marseille in June for €9.5 million and will seek to sell for €20 million.

For his part, Lemina is ready to leave, having made only seven Serie A starts last season.