Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is ready to firm up his interest for West Ham striker Dean Ashton.
The Sun says Pulis is planning a fresh £5.5million bid for West Ham's Dean Ashton.
And sources at Upton Park believe the injury-prone striker will sign next week.
Ashton, 25, has made just 43 starts in three years since his £7.25m move from Norwich.