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Stoke push to close deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Philipp Wollscheid

Stoke City are pushing to wrap up a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Philipp Wollscheid.

The Mail on Sunday says the Potters are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a loan deal for centre back Wollscheid.

The 25-year-old, who was a target for West Ham United and Southampton last summer, will join for the rest of the season with view to a permanent deal in the summer.

He is due to train with Stoke ahead of finalising terms.

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