Source: Daily_Mail
Eidur Gudjohnsen joins Salif Diao and Marc Wilson in deadline day triple swoop by Stoke
Stoke City have reached an agreement with Monaco for the season-long loan of Eidur Gudjohnsen.[LNB]The Potters have beaten Fulham to the capture of the former Chelsea and Barcelona striker, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham.[LNB]If the 31-year-old were to sign he would be the second deadline day capture for the Potters with possibly more to come.[LNB][LNB] On his way again: Monaco's Eidur Gudjohnsen is expected to line up at Stoke[LNB]Former midfielder Salif Diao, whose contract expired at the end oflast season, has re-joined the club on a two-year deal while Stoke arealso in discussions with Portsmouth's Marc Wilson.[LNB]Return: Salif Diao has resigned for Stoke City[LNB]In addition to his new contract the 33-year-old Senegalese will alsotake on an ambassadorial role for the club in Africa and other parts ofthe world.[LNB]'It's great to be back home. I love the club and I love thesupporters, so I always hoped something could be sorted out,' he said.[LNB]'I feel there is still unfinished business and I want to help Stoke City continue the excellent progress made in my time here.[LNB]'Tony Pulis is more than a manager to me and I want to repay thefaith that he has shown in my ability at this stage in my career.[LNB]'I believe I can still make a big contribution as a player but it isalso very exciting that I have another important role to play whichcould help bring new talent to the club in the future.'[LNB]Pulis added: 'It is fantastic to see Salif back because he is notonly an experienced head, he is a good person to have around the place.[LNB] Pulis is more than a manager to me, says Diao as he pens new Stoke dealStoke win Wilson battle as Portsmouth captain arrives at Britannia StadiumStoke make audacious late bid to take midfielder Lucas from LiverpoolSTOKE CITY FC
