Stoke City hold talks over Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting deal as Mark Hughes eyes versatile Cameroon international on free transfer
- Stoke City are discussing a deal to sign Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
- The 28-year-old is available on a free transfer after his Schalke contract expired
- Potters manager Mark Hughes wants to add versatility to his attack this summer
- Cameroon star Choupo-Moting can play as a winger or as a second striker
Stoke City are discussing a deal for former Schalke forward Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
The Hamburg-born Cameroon international is out of contract at Schalke and can join on a free transfer.
Choupo-Moting is 6ft 3in tall but quick, technically good and can play as a left winger or secondary striker
Stoke City are in talks to sign Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who recently left Schalke
Mark Hughes is keen to add reinforcements after losing Marko Arnautovic and Jon Walters
Manager Mark Hughes wants versatility in his front line after selling Marko Arnautovic and Jon Walters. And the 28-year-old Choupo-Moting can provide it.
Though he only scored three goals for Schalke from the wing last season, he has 13 in 42 appearances for Cameroon.
Stoke are continuing talks with Juventus over a £12million deal for midfielder Mario Lemina while Mark Hughes also likes Andros Townsend at Crystal Palace.
Hughes remains keen to add Bruno Martins Indi from Porto and wants another full-back too.
Meanwhile, Stoke have rejected a bid from Newcastle United for Joselu, though they are expecting an improved offer.
Choupo-Moting, who can play out wide or as a striker, has 13 goals in 42 games for Cameroon
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