Stoke remain favourites to land Hoffenheim rebel Demba Ba

14 January 2011 23:07
Stoke are hopeful of concluding a £6million deal for Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba after holding talks yesterday. [LNB]Ba, 25, spent the morning at Stoke's training ground and underwentmedical tests. West Ham were also hoping to talk to Ba but Stoke seemto be favourites.[LNB] Forcing the issue: Ba wants a move to England[LNB] Hoffenheim are now likely to sign another former West Ham target Dieumerci Mbokani from Monaco. Everton were also interested in the 24-year-old. [LNB][LNB] Stoke in the hunt for £250k Newport County striker Reid but face battle with CoventryStoke line up £2m bid for Davies but Villa plan defender swap for Samba[LNB]  Explore more:Places: Monaco, Monaco

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