Source: Daily_Mail
Stoke remain favourites to land Hoffenheim rebel Demba Ba
Stoke are hopeful of concluding a £6million deal for Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba after holding talks yesterday. 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. Forcing the issue: Ba wants a move to England Hoffenheim are now likely to sign another former West Ham target Dieumerci Mbokani from Monaco. Everton were also interested in the 24-year-old. 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 Explore more:Places: Monaco, Monaco