Stoke rekindle interest in Hoffenheim rebel and West Ham target Demba Ba

13 January 2011 23:01
Stoke City have rekindled their interest for Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba.[LNB]Manager Tony Pulis has tabled a £7million bid for the rebellious 25-year-old who has also attracted interest from West Ham.[LNB]Ba has been tracked by Stoke since last January when they were quoted £18m for the Senegal forward - but Pulis is trying to take advantage of Ba's fall out with his German club. [LNB] Forcing the issue: Ba wants a move to England[LNB]He is refusing to return to Hoffenheim and keen to push through a move to England.[LNB]Ba would prefer a move to London but Stoke may offer most of the fee up front if Hoffenheim relent on his release and his arrival could herald the end of Tuncay's spell at Stoke with Pulis ready to sell the Turkey international to balance the books. [LNB] Stoke line up £2m bid for Davies but Villa plan defender swap for SambaWest Ham eye Udinese striker Flores as Demba Ba deal hangs in the balanceAll the latest Stoke City news, features and opinionAll the latest West Ham United news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Tony Pulis Places: London, United Kingdom, Turkey

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