Stoke City striker Benik Afobe is leaving for Turkish giants Trabzonspor.

Former Arsenal and Bournemouth striker Afobe, 27, was left out of Michael O'Neill's squad for the opening-day draw against Millwall.

And he is set to put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him in the Turkish city of Trabzon until next spring.

Afobe – who Stoke bought from Bournemouth for £12million in the summer of 2018 – was on loan last season at Bristol City.

The Sun says Afobe has confirmed he has joined the Super Lig club in a move that will be officially announced soon.