Hannover coach Mirko Slomka is reluctant to lose striker Mame Biram Diouf.

Stoke City are poised to confirm their intent to sign Diouf with an improved £6million offer, says the Daily Mail.

Slomka said: "We don't need the money. Goals could be more important."

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